Strood Church M.I.s & other information with Index of names Back to Churchyards listed Monumental Inscriptions of St Nicholas Church, Strood - recorded by D. E. Williams 2014 Introduction Taken at the start of the 20th century, this photograph will include some of the headstones now in the south west corner and some of the ledger stones which still remain in this general area, and also, some, now destroyed, will be found in the "Typed Manuscript". But many others have also been destroyed, probably about 1960, when the, then, local authority, (which took over maintenance of churchyards), gave grass cutting priority ahead of heritage, not to mention this appropriate and attractive setting of the church, surrounded by memorials to it's former parishioners. ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH FROM THE SOUTH THE TOWER IS 15th CENTURY, EXCEPT THE TOP STAGE, WHICH IS LATE 19th CENTURY, (REBUILT FOLLOWING A FIRE). SECTION A Interior of Church Part one: Monuments in the present church. These are all mural monuments, some from the old church which was demolished in 1812. Part two: Monuments in the old church which were recorded by John Thorpe in the first half of the 18th century. These are probably under the present floor in what was said to be a "crypt", buried under rubble from the old church. I am inclined to think that the "crypt" is simply the space between the medieval floor and the raised floor of the 1814 church. It is significant the Thorpe does not mention a "crypt". Part two includes incomplete inscriptions recorded by Henry Smetham in his History of Strood, (1899), under the present floor. Rubble had been cleared at the entrance so Smetham could get partly into the space. My thanks to the Vicar, Reverend David Green, Churchwarden, Elaine Ford and Len Feist for their co-operation and friendly welcome. Appendix - Inscriptions found by Henry Smetham under the floor and published in his "History of Strood", SECTION B "TYPED MANUSCRIPT" This typed manuscript, date unknown, consists, with three exceptions, of monuments which can no longer be found. The three still extant are, the May headstone, which I am including under South West Corner; the Stevens chest tomb, see Churchyard Existing Monuments, and the Fry monument, the latter inside the church, see Interior. This record seems to be accurate, although not all the ages can be guaranteed to be accurate. It is also not clear whether some of the monuments are headstones or ledgers. SECTION C CHURCHYARD All Extant Monuments - (South West Corner Group in Separate Section) SECTION D CHURCHYARD SOUTH WEST CORNER - 18th Century headstones These headstones, decorated with carved motifs,e.g. Putti, Urns, St. Michael, etc., have been saved from the destruction which took place, at some unknown date, in the last century, and re-sited in their present position. They were originally probably in the south part of the churchyard. They are mostly quite worn, one is completely eroded. Index of Names - from gravestones only Section A 1-45 Section B 46-59 Section C 60-121 Section D 122-139 Names Index ACWORTH 160 ALEXANDER 61 ANDERSON 62 ATTERSOLL 63 BAKER 122 BARNES 46 BARROW 1, 41 BARTHOLOMEW 47, 48 BATCHELLER 123 BENNETT 113 BENTHAM 61 BERESFORD 2 BIGGAR 42 BLADEN 64, 65 BLAKE94 BOGHURST 3, 42 BOOTH 34 BOUCHER 66 BOWMER 67, 68 BRADLEY 136 BRIDGE 123 BROMLEY 49, 50 BROWN 69 BRYANT 70, 71 BUCK 72 BULL 63 BULLARD 73 BULMER 74 BURR 124 BUTTLER 75 CAESAR 23, 38 CASTLE 76 CHAPLIN 78, 79 CHARLTON 77 CLARK 80 CLIVE 24 COBB 81 COLE 92 COLES 82 COLLINGS 51 COWELL 83 CRESSWELL 84 CREYE 25 CURLING 4 CURTIS 26 | DAVISON 125 DAWES 85 DAY 5, 6 DAY 52 DEACON 86 DIBLEY 87 EATON 53 EDWARDS 54 EVANS 27 FALSHAW 7 FAUNCE 8 FORD 101 FRY 88 FRY 9 FURNER 28 GANDEE 89 GIBBS 10, 90 GIBSON 11 GLOVER 29 GOLDSTON 55, 113 GOODCHILD 65 GOTHER 30 GOUGE 91 GOWER 90 GREGORY 124 GUNSTON 4 GURR 78 HARCOURT 92 HAWKINS 93 HAYES 31 HENMARSH 126 HERMITAGE 5 HILL 94 HIND 32 HODGES 127 HOLLINGDALE 95 HOLWILL 33 HOOD 128, 129 HOOPER 70, 130 HOWES 96 HULKES 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 97 HURLEY 98 | JEFFERY 16 JELFE 34 KILLICK 99 KING 91 KNIGHT 100 LAWRENCE 101 LEWIS 35 LINK 102 LOFT 52, 56, 131 MACAULAY 103 MACNAUGHT 78 MARTIN 57 MAY 131 MILLER 104 MILLS 132 MINTER 104 MUNRO 81 NASH 105 PHILLIPS 45 PICNOT 106 PLAY 36 POCOCK 17 PORTER 133 PUCKLE 58 PUNNETT 37 RAYSON 107 RING 108 ROBERTS 20 ROBINSON 18, 59 ROFFWAY 109 ROOK 110 ROOTS 134 RYNOLDS 134 | SAKER 46 SHEAFE 19 SHREWBURY 112 SIMCOE 103 SIMMONDS 38, 111 SIMSON 73 SINCLAIR 71 SKILLER? 135 SLAUGHTER 20 STACE 21, 112 STEVENS 22, 96, 105, 113 STROUGHILL 88 STRUTFIELD 136 STURLA 18 SUKEY 99 SUTTON 132 TAPLEY 8 TAYLOR 19, 58 TELFER 61 THOMPSON 101 TURNER 114, 137 VENMAN 39, 44, 45 WALKER 61 WANSTALL 121 WARD 115 WATERMAN 78 WATKIN 123 WATSON 116 WELCH 138 WELLARD 139 WEST 117, 118 WICKHAM 119 WILLIAMS 101 WINCH 120 WOOD 40, 41, 121 WRIGHT 95 | Section A 1-45 Section B 46-59 Section C 60-121 Section D 122-139 Back to Churchyards listed M.I.s in interior of St Nicholas Church, Strood recorded by D.L. Williams Strood Church M.I.s & other information with Index of names Back to St Nicholas Church, Strood Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of St Nicholas Church, Strood - recorded by D. E. Williams 2014 Section A interior of church. Part one: Monuments in the present church. These are all mural monuments, some from the old church which was demolished in 1812. Part two: Monuments in the old church which were recorded by John Thorpe in the first half of the 18th century. These are probably under the present floor in what was said to be a "crypt", buried under rubble from the old church. I am inclined to think that the "crypt" is simply the space between the medieval floor and the raised floor of the 1814 church. It is significant the Thorpe does not mention a "crypt". Part two includes incomplete inscriptions recorded by Henry Smetham in his History of Strood, (1899), under the present floor. Rubble had been cleared at the entrance so Smetham could get partly into the space. My thanks to the Vicar, Reverend David Green, Churchwarden, Elaine Ford and Len Feist for their co-operation and friendly welcome. Appendix - Inscriptions found by Henry Smetham under the floor and published in his "History of Strood", PART ONE 1. Marble Tablet, with crest on North wall, west of partition wall across church IN MEMORY OF FRANCIS BARROW OF THIS PARISH, ESQ. WHO DIED ON THE 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER 1810 AGED 61 YEARS AND OF ELIZABETH HIS WIFE WHO DIED ON THE 19th DAY OF JULY 1815 AGED 52 YEARS FOUR CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE DIED IN INFANCY ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED OCTOBER 11th 1820 AGED 22 YEARS GEORGE THEIR YOUNGEST CHILD DIED APRIL 23rd 1829 AGED 20 YEARS THE REVD. FRANCIS BARROW THEIR ELDEST SON FOR XVI YEARS VICAR OF CRANBROOK AND FOR XXVIII YEARS A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE FOR THIS COUNTY DIED AT CRANBROOK 0N THE 7th FEBRUARY A.D. 1858 AGED 66 YEARS HIS ONLY SON FRANCIS BARROW, ESQ., M.A. SOMETIME RECORDER OF ROCHESTER AND JUDGE OF THE LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COURTS DIED 13th MAY A.D. 1880 AGED 67 YEARS Francis Barrow was a Surgeon, see wills of Esther Hood and Thomas Hulkes. Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 20th December 1808 Francis Barrow, Esquire of Strood. On his marriage to Elizabeth, he executed a bond to Messrs. Morrison, Gunning and Hosier, the trustees named in his marriage settlement, for the payment of £1,000 within 6 months of his death. He directs his executors to raise the sum of £1,000 by the sale of some of his Bank of England stock, to discharge the bond. To his wife, for life, the house in which he lives, and meadows and marshland, of ½ acre, in Strood. After her death, the property goes to eldest son, Francis, for ever. If Francis should die in his mother's lifetime, then to all testator's children, then living, for ever, equally shared. Houses in Strood, recently bought from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, occupied by William Baker, Charles Bathurst and John Puckle, to his wife, for life. After her death, then to son George, for ever. If George dies in his mother's lifetime, then as before. To his wife, for life, premises and land in Cliffe, occupied by Hannah and Frances Tadman, which he bought from [ . . . . . ] Daniels, and land and woodland and premises, also occupied by the Tadmans, which he bought from the trustees of Byne ( ? ). After his wife's death, then to his children, as above. Also to his wife, goods and chattels, horses, furniture and household goods in his house at Strood. Mercy Britcher of Yalding, Spinster, has resided, rent free, in a small house in Yalding, belonging to him and his wife, and supported at their expense. His wife wishes to continue to support Miss Britcher and prevent distress to her if she survives testator and wife. If she does survive she is to have an annuity of £50. His children and executors to allow Miss Britcher to continue living in the cottage, rent free for life. Money and personal estate to his wife and friends, Edward and John Peale of Maidstone, upon trust, to invest in Public Funds, dividends to his wife for life. After her death, funds to be transferred to his children at 21. Before they are 21, income to be used towards their education and maintenance. To son, Francis, his gold watch ( ? ) jewels by Mudge, with chain and seals. To son George, his gold watch by Jeffereys, with chain and seals. His wife and the Peales are guardians of his children, during their minority, and are his executors. They are to receive rents and profits of his real estate and personal estate, and use towards the education and maintenance of his children. Witnesses: Elizabeth Peale, Maidstone, Thomas Wood and Henry Bundock, Strood. Codicil dated 21st December 1808 To brother John Butler Barrow and his son Henry, £400 of 4% Bank of England consolidated annuities, each. To niece Elizabeth Barrow, daughter of John, £400 of the same stock. To nephew Richard Bromley, £300. Witnesses: Elizabeth Peale, Maidstone, Thomas Wood and Henry Bundock, Strood Proved 10th September 1811 2. Marble Tablet on North Wall M.S. ROBERTI BERESFORD A. M. VICARII DE GOUDHURST QUI OBIIT 3rd OCT. A.D. 1736 AETATIS 82nd PLENUS SANC DIERUM ET TEMEN SEMPER BEARUS ET FELIX TAM SIRQULARI MORUM INTEGRITE CUNCLISQ VIRTITIBUS VITAM SUAM IN OMNE ILLIUS GRADU ORNOVIT UR MARTEM VIRI TAN QUAM IMMATURAM UXOR CHARA AMICIQ OMNES EX ANIMO DESLEANT Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 30th April 1736 Rev. Robert Beresford of Rochester Cathedral (Precinct ?) To John and Robert Beresford, sons of his late brother, John, and to Beresford and Elizabeth Felton, children of his late sister, Elizabeth Felton, £5 each. Rest and residue of money, securities, household goods, bedding and personal estate, to wife Hester, for ever. She is sole executor. Freeholds in Strood, occupied by Richard Wood and [ ] Bartholomew, also to wife, for ever. Witnesses: J. ( ? ), M. Thurston and Thomas Johnson Proved 7th December 1736 3. Marble Tablet on South Wall, west of partition wall across church SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN BOGHURST, ESQ. LATE OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED ON THE 4th DAY OF JULY 1818 AGED 94 YEARS ALSO OF ELIZABETH HIS DAUGHTER WHO DIED AT ROCHFORD, ESSEX ON THE 4th DAY OF MAY 1820 AGED 68 YEARS Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated12th December 1809 John Boghurst, Esquire, of Strood This is a very dense will of 17 pages, half of which consists of five codicils. The main money component is £25,000 in Bank of England Annuities. Little property and land is listed. The beneficiaries of the will are his daughter, Elizabeth Boghurst, nephews Richard and John Boghurst, and their children , if any. Thomas and Elizabeth Fry of Sheerness, he is a Shipwright, (was he a Master Shipwright ? Not specified), their children, William, Thomas, Rebecca, Elizabeth and Frances. (See Fry monument) Thomas and Mary Hider, who live next door to Boghurst and their son, Thomas; William Stott of Portsmouth, Mariner and wife Jane, their son and daughter, William and Jane, wife of Francis Jones The trustees and executors are daughter Elizabeth, Francis Barrow and Richard Boghurst of Frindsbury. After Barrow's death in 1810 (see monument), he is replace by Phillip Boghurst of Higham. Thomas and Mary Hider are to be allowed to continue to live at the house in Strood, rent free. They are not allowed to keep a public house, if they do, their legacy is void. Some property goes, after Elizabeth's death to John Tilden of Ifield Court for term of 99 years, from this he is to pay an annuity of £200 to nephew John Boghurst, for life. He desires Thomas Fry, Junior and his brother William to go to either Oxford or Cambridge Universities and take Holy Orders. Trustees are to assist in this desire. If they refuse, their legacies are affected. Land in this will consists of 3 acres, occupied by Edmund Aldersly, 2 acres occupied by, Henry Waklin (both in Strood) and 8 acres near Gun Lane, Strood, occupied by Richard Freeman. Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, James Bridge and Charles Mumford Witnesses of Codicils 1: D. B. Lewis, Charles Mumford and George Essell 2: David Edwards, Curate of St. Nicholas, Rochester, James Bridge and William Hussey 3: D.B. Lewis, Thomas Weeks, Bricklayer, Strood and Elizabeth Yowell, Servant to Mr Boghurst 4: Thomas Nevill, Gardener, Strood and John Scoones, Butcher, Strood 5: D. B. Lewis, Charles Mumford and Thomas Nevill 4. Marble Tablet on North Wall TO THE MEMORY OF CAPT. WILLIAM CURLING WHO DIED YE 19th AUGUST 1746 AGED 76 YEARS AND SARAH HIS WIFE WHO DIED YE 17th AUGUST 1746 AGED 67 YEARS CAPT. JOHN GUNSTON DIED JAN. 8th 1752 AGED 45 IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM CURLING GUNSTON SON OF THE ABOVE SECOND MATE OF THE CALCUTTA DIED IN INDIA SEPT. 30th 1767 AGED 21 SARAH GUNSTON WIFE OF CAPT. JOHN GUNSTON DIED DEC. 10th 1774 AGED 63 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 27th December 1751 John Gunston, Mariner To his mother, Sarah Gunston of Ramsgate, widow, £5. Residue to his wife, Sarah, for ever, she is also executor. Witnesses: John Martin, Ann Curling and George Gother Proved 27th February 1752 Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 5th August 1767 Sarah Gunston, Coal Merchant of Strood To sisters, Jane Thames, Elizabeth Austen and Ann Hulkes, all of her clothes, equally divided, except her yellow brocade gown, which goes to her God daughter, Sarah Mc Cowan, ("now an infant"). To sister Jane, a diamond ring, "which was my mother's"; to sister Elizabeth, her mourning diamond ring, which she bought as a mourning ring for her father and mother, William and Sarah Curling; to sister, Ann, her 2 rings, one a garnet and the other a small black enamelled mourning ring, for her father. To brother in law, James Hulkes,a five guinea piece; to son John Gunston, her diamond loop ring, to be kept by James Hulkes, until her son is married and then be given to his wife on the wedding day, only if his wife is of "good repute" and is approved of by James Hulkes. If her son does not marry a woman of good repute, or not to the liking of James Hulkes, he will sell the ring and give the money to her son. Also to son John, a silver punch bowl, this to be kept by James Hulkes on the same conditions as above. Son John and James Hulkes are executors. Rest and residue to son John. Witnesses: John Mc Cowan, David Stubley and Mary Stubley Proved 17th January 1775 Can we assume that Captain John Gunston was engaged in the coal trade from north east England? 5. Gothick Tablet, North Side of Chancel Arch DAVIDUS HERMITAGE DAY ROFFENSIS ARMIGER NATUS A.D. MDCCLXXII MORTUS A.D MDCCCXLIII IN MEMORIAM VIRI DESIDERATISSMI HOC MONUMENTUM AMORIS ET PIETATIS SUAE VIDU AC FILLIS MOERENTES PONI CURAVERUNT PROPE JACIT VIDUA EJUS MARIA ANNA MORTUA ANNO MDCCC11 AETAT LXXXIII OWNES SUOS MAXIMO SUI DESIDERIO AFFECTOS RELIQUIT Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 29th June 1842 David Hermitage of Rochester, Banker Confirms marriage settlement at marriage to Mary Ann. All furniture, plate, except large silver bowl presented to his father by Society of Arts and Sciences) pictures, linen, china and £500 to wife Mary. The silver bowl to eldest son alive at his death. Freehold property and leaseholds, residue of personal estate, to his wife and sons Thomas Henry, James and Rev. John Day, upon trust, to pay income to his wife, for life. After her death,to sell freeholds and leaseholds and collect together value of personal estate, for benefit of Thomas, Edward, James and John Day, sons of his son David, when they attain 21 years. Life annuities to son Charles and daughter, Penelope, after her death, to her children. His wife and sons, Thomas, James and John are executors. Witnesses: Meaburn Tatham, C. Procter, 24 Lincolns Inn Fields, Solicitor Affidavit dated 20th June 1843 Christopher Procter, sworn and confirms alterations and crossing outs were made before will was signed by testator and witnesses. Proved 29th June 1843 Power reserved to Mary Ann Day, Widow, James and John Day 6. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall (See Churchyard) HOC TABULA POSITA EST IN MEMORIAM GULIELMI WILDE DAY, EQUITAS QUI VIRUS IN DOMO WEST HILL NOMINATUM LABITOVIT EX ESSIL SEXTO PRID KAL. MAI ANN DOM 1844 AET 75 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th October 1840 William Wylde Day, Esquire of Little Hermitage, Frindsbury To house keeper, Ann Bond, if with him at time of his death, £40 and mourning; to each servant, £10 and mourning, and wages due. To friend, Robert Henry Bartholomew of New Inn, Middlesex, Gentleman (lawyer), £100; to sister Penelope Hulkes, widow, annuity of £500, for life; also to Ann Bond, an annuity of £10 for life. He holds a bond, dated 2nd April 1829, in which William Webb of Cliffe, Miller and Mary Parker of Cliffe, widow, are bound in the sum of £150 and interest. He forgives them and gives them the principal money and interest, his executors will cancel the bond and give it to them. He has a promissory note dated 11th June 1832, in which David Day of Meopham, Farmer, is indebted to the sum of £100 and interest, the executors are to cancel this and give the note to Day, who also gets £50. He has Warrants of Attorney, all dated 2nd October 1840, in which his nephew Edward Day, son of David Hermitage Day, is indebted for the payment of £1,000 and £500 and interest. He now gives the £1,000 to the children of Edward Day, who are living at time of testator's death, shared equally. To each of the children of Abraham Guy of Strood, Labourer, who married testator's cousin Lucy Day,as above, £100 shared equally. To [ ] Welch of Sidcup, Blacksmith, who married a daughter of of his cousin, David Day, £50, if Welch dies in testator's lifetime, then to his present wife. To [ ] Reed and [ ] Reed sons of Phoebe Day, sister of David Day, £50 each, to David Reed of Shorne, godson of testator's father, David Day, £30. He has an assurance policy with Norwich Union, on the life of Mary Parker, for £100. In case Mary Parker pays the premiums after his death, then money payable to be equally shared amongst her children, then living. If she does not pay premiums, his executors to pay them and the policy goes into his residuary personal estate. Trustees are to make investments to provide annuities bequeathed and set aside two sums of £2,000, upon trust, for purposes hereafter explained. They are to invest ultimate residue of money in the Public Funds and collect the interest until James Hulkes, son of his late nephew, James Hulkes, attains 21 years, when the investment will be transferred to him. Trustees are to collect interest from sum of £2,000, invested in same way, until Penelope Hulkes, daughter of the late James Hulkes, until she is 21, when the investment will be transferred to her. The other sum of £2,000 is to be likewise invested until Amelia Hulkes, sister of Penelope, is 21. Penelope Hulkes, Robert Henry Bartholomew will stand possessed of his real estate devised to them, upon trust, to invest rents until James Hulkes is 21, when it will be transferred to him. Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, Solicitor, Rochester and Stephen Steele, Surgeon of Strood Proved 18th May 1843 7. Double Gothic Arches and Columns on North Wall IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM FALSHAW WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1801 AGED 62 YEARS ALSO OF ANN FALSHAW WHO DIED MARCH 12th 1832 AGED 71 YEARS ALSO OF ELIZABETH ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY 17th 1790 AGED 2 YEARS ALSO OF THOMAS EDWARD HULKES* WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1824 AGED 50 YEARS ALSO OF THOMAS WILLIAM HULKES WHO DIED JULY 28th 1831 AGED 22 YEARS * See Churchyard | ALSO OF ANN HULKES DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM AND ANN FALSHAW WHO DIED DECEMBER 25th 1870 AGED 85 YEARS ALSO OF ANN MARIA HULKES DAUGHTER OF THOMAS EDWARD AND ANN HULKES WHO DIED FEBRUARY 29th 1872 AGED 61 YEARS | | Universal British Directory 1795 William Falshaw, Esq., Collector, H.M. Excise, Rochester Prerogative Court of Canterbury, dated 28th June 1822 Ann Falshaw, widow of Rochester To two friends, John S. Capes, of Cheapside and James Bromley, Senior of Strood, (executors and trustees), all of her stock in the 5% Consols and other public funds and her real and personal estate and effects, upon trust, during the life of her daughter, Ann wife of Thomas Edward Hulkes. Trustees to pay daughter annual dividends. After her daughter's death, trustees are to transfer the principal for her daughter's children, as her daughter bequeaths. If her daughter makes no such bequest, trustees will maintain investment, for the benefit of her grand daughter, Ann Maria Hulkes but if she dies without lawful issue surviving, then for benefit of her grandsons, Thomas William Hulkes and Henry Stephen Hulkes in equal shares. But if they died without lawful issue, then trustees to pay her sister, Mary, widow of Stephen Males late of Ellinton, Huntingdonshire, Esquire, £30 annuity for life. After the latter's death, then to the children of her sisters, Elizabeth Wig[ ? ]ton, deceased, and Frances Falshaw, late of Ketterwell, Yorkshire, her god daughter, Ann Capes daughter of John Capes and children of James Bromley, to whom her late husband and herself, stood as god father and god mother. Also to each of her grandsons Thomas William Hulkes and Henry Stephen Hulkes, £1,000 at the death of their mother, Ann Hulkes or at 21 years if sooner, as a token of her regard and affection. They have been well provided for by their "good" grandfather, Thomas Hulkes, deceased. To daughter Ann Hulkes, £100 in 3% Consols, her furniture, plate and linen, for life; after her death, to grandchildren, Thomas William and Henry Stephen Hulkes and Ann Maria Hulkes in equal shares. To each executor, £10. They to make inventory of her plate. Witnesses: Esther Baker, J.C. Weekes of Rochester Proved 29th September 1832 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 30th October 1823 Edward Thomas Day Hulkes, Esquire of Chatham Mother, Penelope, widow, Richard Foreman and Rev. Alexander Browne, are joint executors. Wife Jane to be guardian of children, if she dies or re-marries, the executors will be guardians. All household goods and furniture, carriage, horses, to Harriett Rawlins. £50 to servant Jane [ ], if she is in his service at his death. All real and personal estate to his executors, upon trust, to pay out of rents, annuity of £300 to wife Jane. A further annuity of £100 for education and maintenance of daughter, Penelope, when she is 21, she is to have annuity of £200. Executors can sell some of freeholds at their discretion. Witnesses: Charles Thompson, Surgeon, Rochester and Jacob George Bryant, Surgeon Codicil dated 31st October 1823 Confirms Rev. Browne as one of executors and trustees. Witnesses: George Melin, Assistant Surgeon to the Forces. Affidavit John Simson Bullard is sworn, he was well acquainted with deceased and confirms codicil is in his hand and signature id authentic. Proved 15th January 1824 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd December 1823 Thomas Edward Hulkes, Gentleman, Rochester His affairs have been in a "deranged state" consequence to his bankruptcy. His estate and interests in various property, real and personal, have been for some time uncertain and undefined. All his estate, chattels, real, personal, money and investments, plate, books, stock in trade, insurance policies, either his own life or others and money due from the Thames and Medway Canal Company, on account of certain lands and premisses (part of his life estate), in a mill and land adjoining in Strood and Frindsbury; his money and credits in the mill, and all other estate, to Samuel Young, Esquire, Solicitor of the City of Westminster, in trust, to permit wife Ann to have rents for life. After her death, upon trust, to share equally amongst his three children, at 21 years of age. Wife's legacy not in lieu of Dower Rights or in lieu of settlement made before their marriage. Samuel Young is executor and guardian of his children during their minorities. Witnesses: Thomas Thompson, Surgeon, Rochester, Thomas Freeland, Victualler, Frindsbury and G. J. Freeland, Clerk to Mr Gibbs, Strood Proved 28th February 1824 Granted to widow Ann, Samuel Young has renounced the probate and execution. Ann Maria Hulkes Charity By her will, An Maria Hulkes bequeathed, after the death of her brother Henry Stephen, £3,000 to the Vicar of Strood, Town Councillors and Relief Committee of Strood, upon trust, to be invested and produce used to buy bread, coals, clothing or blankets for the "well conducted" poor of Strood, of all denominations. To be distributed on 19th March and 23rd December, unless Sundays, when the following Monday is substituted. 8. Ledger on the grass, east of the Chancel, Formerly in the Old Church. I have no idea how this stone came to be outside, it is not weathered at all, suggesting it has not been in the open for any prolonged period. HERE LIE THE REMAINS OF THOMAS FAUNCE, GENT. AND ANNE HIS WIFE HE DIED MARCH 1st 1735 AGED 74 YEARS SHE DIED DEC. 24th 1750 AGED 82 YEARS HERE ALSO REST THE BODIES OF MR. JAMES TAPLEY AND ELEANOR HIS WIFE HE DIED NOV. 25th 1725 AGED 42 YEARS SHE DIED NOV. 15th 1751 AGED 67 YEARS LIKEWISE THE BODY OF JAMES TAPLEY, ESQ. SON OF THE ABOVE JAMES AND ELEANOR TAPLEY OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 15th OF JULY 1792 AGED 84 YEARS Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 5th May 1733 Thomas Faunce, Esquire, of Rochester His wife Anne is "amply provided for", from his real estate, already settled on her. His eldest son Thomas, is also "in some measure" provided for by estate, his father and mother have settled on him. Ample provision has also been made for eldest daughter, Anne on her marriage with Robert Milford; some provision has been made for daughter, Judith on her marriage with James Young. The youngest daughter, Margaret is not yet provided for. He makes additional provision for his wife, son Thomas and daughter Judith. In case Margaret survives her husband, in order to make provision for her, he gives to son Thomas, his farm and land called Avery Farm at Allhallows, lately occupied by Richard Phelps, then by [ ] Ketherman, now by [ ] Mitchell, and his other farm at Allhallows, Dagnam Farm, lately occupied by John Mitchell, after by [ ] Gill, now by [ ] Waters; also his third share of land in Halstow, lately occupied by [ ] Whear. Son is to hold farms, upon trust, and to allow his mother to receive rents, etc. After her death, son Thomas to raise out of the farms, by rent, sale or mortgage, and pay off debts; he is also to raise £800 to be paid to his sister Margaret. In case daughter Judith, survives her husband, brother Thomas will raise £500 for her. Thomas is to hold unsold farmland. To daughter Judith, a further £500 from his personal estate. Residue of goods, chattels and personal estate, after funeral costs, etc., to wife Anne. Any personal estate left after wife's death, to be equally shared between his three children. Wife Anne is executor. Witnesses: Ann Binskin, Samuel Smith and Henry Barrell Proved 27th May 1735 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th December 1784 James Tapley, Esquire, of Loose Desires to be buried in the church at Strood, in the same grave as his father and mother. To good friend, Thomas Baker, who lives with him, his clothes, and big bedstead and furniture in his room, two pairs of sheets and pillow cases he may choose. He also has other furniture, china and linen in the house, he may choose, and 5 guineas. He also gets an annuity of £20 for life, this comes from the rent of his farm at Harrietsham, occupied by John Eversfield. To his two nieces, Eleanor Bentley and Mary King, £100 equally shared, plus another £100 from residue of his real estate. His gold watch to James Stevens of Yalding, whose great aunt gave it to testator. To his servant boy, John Mainwaring, who lives with him, 10 guineas and his silver pint pot, marked "J.T." To good friend, George Gates of Rochester, Gentleman, all his books and 1 guinea to buy a ring in remembrance of him. To the maid servant with him at his death, £5. To nephew, Thomas Cable of Strood, Butcher, two pieces of land at Frindsbury, occupied by Thomas Ayres, for ever. To nephew, Laurie Simmons of Gillingham, Yeoman, two pieces of land, occupied by Thomas Cable, for ever. All other property and land, residue of money and personal estate, charged with payment of legacies and annuity, to Thomas Cable, and Laurie Simmons, forever, upon trust. They to sell all that is not money securities, and share equally amongst his late sister's children, Alice Cable, Ann Simmons and Eleanor Stott. Witnesses: (? ) Charles, Mary Charles and John Saunders Codicil dated 27th February 1786 His late brother in law, John Simmons of Gillingham made testator his executor to sell his real estate and pay his ( ? ) legacies ? Testator has been unable to do this. Now his executors, Thomas Cable and Laurie Simmons, are to sell this real estate and £600 of Tapley's stock and follow John Simmons will. This will left £400 to his son James Simmons and the same sum to Eleanor Bentley and Mary King, (daughters). He also left £450 to son Tapley Simmons. Because John Simmon's real estate has not been sold, Tapley has been unable to pay legacies, but he has paid interest to Eleanor Bentley and Mary King, and considerable sums to Tapley Simmons, as will be found in his accounts. Witnesses: John Godden, ( ? ) Baker and Robert Godden Proved 26th July 1792 9. Marble Tablet, North of Chancel Arch IN A VAULT NEAR THIS MONUMENT IS INTERRED THE BODY OF MR. THOMAS FRY LATE OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED AT RAINHAM ON THE 25th OF AUGUST 1832 AGED 68 YEARS ALSO THE BODY OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED ON THE 10th OF APRIL 1842 AGED 69 YEARS 10. Marble Tablet, South of Chancel Arch MELISCENT THE WIFE OF JOHN GIBBS SOLICITOR DIED 15th DAY OF JANUARY 1818 AGED59 YEARS THE DECEASED WAS THE SURVIVING DAUGHTER OF ROBERT POLHILL A.M. VICAR OF GOUDHURST AND RECTOR OF SHADOXHURST 11. Black Marble Tablet, North Wall Once Included White Marble with Arms I.S.E. SAMUEL GIBSON A.M. ECCLESIAE DE FRINDSBURY QUONDAM VICARIUS QUAM PROVINCIAM PIA SEDULITATE ET INTEGRITATE VITAE PER 34 ANNOS ORNAVIT RELIGIONEM SINE SUCO ET SUPERSTITIONE DOCTRNAM SINE FAMAE AUCUPIO COLUIT ORTU SATIS FELIX BENEFICENTIA MAJOR UTRUMQUE TACERI MALUIT GRAVTATEM MORUM CUM SUAVITATE COMPOSUIT PACIS QUOD VIXIT FEMINA LATE SPARFIT MORIENS AMPLAM MESSEM RECEPIT AMORUM SATUR (SEPTUAGENARIO PAULO MINOR) ANIMAM DEO PLACIDE REDDENS FEB. 10th 1724 PRISCILLA FILIA UNICA SUPERSTES ATQUE HAERES PATRI PARITER AC MATRI CHARISSIMAE PRISCILLAE IN VITA SIMUL ET IN MORTE CONJUNCTISSIMA POSUIT JUXTA CINERES PARETUM ETIAM COLLOCARI PRISCILLA FILIA VOLIUTE NUPSIT EA GERGIO GREEN S.T.B. ECCLESIA DE CLIFFE IN HAC VICUNIE RECTOR EIQUA DESUNCTO PER ANNOS CONTINNOS 27 VIDUA SUPERFUIT NATA ES A.D. 1698 DENATA 10th AUG. 1769 GREEN see GIBSON GUNSTON see CURLING 12. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall JACOBUS HULKES DE CHATHAM ARM. OC ETAT SUAE 50 JAN. 29th 1821 "Cunctis Ille Bonis Flebilis Occidit" 13. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall EDWARDUS THOMAS DAY HULKES ARM. DECISSET DIE NOVEMBRIS SECUNDO MDCCCXXIII ANNO AETATIS VIGESIMO SEPTIMO (See Falshaw for Will) 14. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall JACOBUS HULKES ARM. DECISSET DIE APRILIS DECIMO SEPTIMO MDCCCXXXVI ANNO AETATIS TRIESIMO PRIMO Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd March 1836 James Hulkes, Esquire, of Little Hermitage, Frindsbury This is a long will, mostly concerned with detailed trust rules. Desires to be buried in family vault at Strood Church. Top wife, Jane, all household furniture and goods, except fixtures, horses, carriages and harness, wines and liquors. She also gets £100. £100 to each of his executors. Rest and residue of real and personal estate, to mother, Penelope and Robert Henry Bartholomew of New Inn, London, Gentleman, upon trust. They are to sell this, except Government Securities, to pay debts and legacies, etc. They are to pay his widow an annuity of £300, for life, this is in lieu of Dower Rights. To such of his daughters who are living, £4,000 each at 21 years. In the meantime, the money to be invested and interest used towards their maintenance and education. Rest and residue, including his lathe and fittings, tools, etc., plate, plated goods, pictures, prints, books, bookcase, to trustees, in trust, for son James and any other sons alive at his death or to be born, at 21 years, shared equally. He has a brewery business in Chatham, which trustees will discontinue, either wholly or partly, as they think fit. Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, Solicitor, Rochester, W.W. Day, Little Hermitage and Edward Egglesden, Coachman to Mrs Penelope Hulkes. Codicil dated 31st March 1836 Very technical, trustees can appoint additional trustees. Witnesses: W. W. Day and Edward Egglesden Codicil dated 31st March 1836 If his mother wishes to take possession of Little Hermitage estate, which he holds under a lease granted by her, she may do so, giving notice in writing, within six months of his death. He now gives mother Penelope all fixtures. All wines and spirits, watches, clocks, chimney ornaments, shells and curiosities, turnery performances by his father and himself also to his mother; she also has all clothes and linen. Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, W.W. Day and Edward Egglesden Proved 3rd July 1836 15. Marble Tablet, with Crest, South Wall PENELOPE HULKES JACOBI HULKES RELICTA OB AETAS SUAE 78 MAR 21st 1848 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated, 30th November 1841 Penelope Hulkes of Little Hermitage, Frindsbury Desires to be buried in family vault at Strood Church. Appoints Robert Henry Bartholomew of New Inn, Middlesex is sole executor, he has £100. To Mrs Mary Packer the Elder of Cliffe an annuity of 4 shillings per week and servant John Coleman gets £10. Rest and residue of personal estate and trust estate she may hold to her executor, upon trust. Grand daughters, Penelope Jane Hulkes and Amelia Hulkes, £4,000 each at 21 years. Witnesses: Henry Coulter, Chatham and Thomas Dewsberry, Rochester Codicil dated 19th January 1848 Her executor has died since she made her will, she now appoints grandson James Hulkes in his place. Witnesses: Edward Griffiths, Lincoln's Inn Fields and Ann Reveley ? of Little Hermitage. Proved 20th April 1848 Henry Smetham described the Hulkes' tomb in the churchyard as, ".. a substantial tomb, surrounded by iron railings, and shielded from the weather by a zinc covered canopy". . The chest tomb, (sans railings and cover), just south of the tower is the Hulkes family tomb, with the family crest. It is a short distance south of the tower, I assume this is the tomb Smetham is referring to (See Churchyard) HULKES see FALSHAW (and Churchyard) 16. Brass Plaque on North Wall TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF JOHN GEORGE JEFFERY WHO FOR UPWARDS OF 50 YEARS FAITHFULLY SERVED THE PARISH OF STROOD AS HEADMASTER OF THE BOYS' SCHOOLAND AS CHORISTER, ORGANIST AND CHOIR MASTER OF THIS CHURCH DIED 2nd OCTOBER 1915 AGED 71 YEARS R.I.P. THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS 17. SMALL MARBLE TABLET, NORTH WALL IN MEMORY OF EDWARD POCOCK 4th SON OF HENRY JOSEPH & ANN POCOCK OF UPNOR FORMERLY A MEMBER OF THE CHOIR OF THIS CHURCH WHO DIED 17th JANUARY 1875 AGED 23 YEARS AT CHIWYA IN CENTRAL AFRICA UPON THE ANGLO – AMERICAN EXPEDITION TO DISCOVER THE SOURCE OF THE NILE "Doing His Duty Well" According to Smetham, this monument was erected by the Daily Telegraph. POLHILL see GIBBS ROBERTS see SLAUGHTER 18. Marble Tablet on North Wall IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR SON VICTOR CHARLES STURLA ROBINSON 1st BATT. ROYAL FUSILERS (LONDON REGIMENT) WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION IN FRANCE ON THE 16th OF OCTOBER 1918 AFTER FOUR YEARS SERVICE FOR HIS KING AND COUNTRY AGED 30 "He fought the fight and kept the faith, And the Master says," Well Done", While he gives him the faithful warrior's crown, And the prize of a race well run" 19. Marble Tablet with Arms, South Wall HENRY SHEAFE ATTORNEY AT LAW DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1752 AGED 59 YEARS ELIZABETH SHEAFE HIS WIFE DIED 3rd NOVEMBER 1757 AGED 56 YEARS ROBERT TAYLOR ATTORNEY AT LAW DIED 17th JANUARY 1762 AGED 44 YEARS ANN TAYLOR WIFE OF THE ABOVE AND DAUGHTER OF HENRY AND ELIZ. SHEAFE DIED 2nd FEBRUARY 1782 AGED 61 YEARS SARAH SHEAFE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE HENRY & ELIZ. SHEAFE DIED 17th AUG. 1785 IN THE 51st YEAR OF HER AGE SARAH SHEAFE ERECTED THIS STONE TO THE MEMORY OF THE ABOVE Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 11th February 1752 Henry Sheafe Daughter, Ann is sole executor. His body to be buried under his family pew, in a double deal coffin. Thomas Taylor to be undertaker. His freehold properties in Kent or elsewhere, not held in trust, to wife, Elizabeth, for ever. All leasehold and personal estate for term of leases, household goods, investments, his own money or in partnership with Robert Taylor, and all other monies, to his wife and daughters, Ann and Sarah, equally shared. Witnesses: Ann Woodgate, Mary Norman, Mark of Mary Hulkes, Mary Hulkes Proved 20th February 1752 Note in Margin, dated 7th December 1827 Will was not administered by Ann Sheafe, now deceased. Her sole executor, sister Sarah did not proved Ann's will,and is also dead, so administration granted to William Nokes of Woolwich, Gentleman, on behalf of John Rugden of Plumsead, Esquire, concerning the Henry Dalyson Charity, (except property in Chatham on 500 year lease, granted to Henry Sheafe on 8th October 1751.) This must refer to property which Henry Sheafe held in trust? Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd May 1757 Robert Taylor All real and personal estate to wife, Ann for ever. She is also sole executor. Witnesses: William Buck, Matthew Hood and Henry Mitton Proved 23th January 1762 20. Marble Tablet with Crest, North Wall UNDERNEATH ARE THE BODYS (sic) OF MARY WIFE OF WILLIAM SLAUGHTER ESQ., OB. 19th DEC. 1704 AET 33 AND MARY THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED AN INFANT THIS MARBLE IS PUT UP IN MEMORY OF THEM BY DAME ELIZ. ROBERTS THEIR ONLY SURVIVING CHILD AND WIFE OF SR. WALTER ROBERTS OF GLASTONBURY IN THIS COUNTY, BART. 1740 William Slaughter, of St. Nicholas, Rochester, was an attorney, and married Mary Venman, of Strood, at St. Mary Magdalen, Old Fish Street Hill, London, on 29th April 1697 (Smetham). Glassenbury is in the parish of Cranbrook, home of the Roberts family since the reign of Richard II. Cranbrook church contains a Roberts family monument in the form of a genealogical tree, showing many generations. 21. Metal Plaque on North Wall TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH STACE OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 27th JAN. 1908 THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS TO COMMEMORATE HIS BEQUEST OF £950 TO DISCHARGE THE OUTSTANDING PAROCHIAL DEBT INCURRED UNDER THE STROOD LOCAL ACT OF 1812 HE ALSO BEQUEATHED TO THE CITY OF ROCHESTER THE ULTIMATE RESIDUE OF HIS ESTATE TO BE DEVOTED TO THE REDUCTION OF THE MUNICIPAL DEBT "Owe no Man Anything" 22. Marble Tablet, North Side of Chancel Arch NEAR THIS TABLET ARE DEPOSITED THE REMAINS OF THOMAS STEVENS LATE OF LAMBERHURST, SUSSEX (sic) WHO DIED THE 4th OF NOVEMBER 1824 AGED 95 YEARS ALSO FRANCES WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 29th OF AUGUST 1800 AGED 65 YEARS LIKEWISE THREE OF THEIR CHILDREN WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 7th September 1824 Thomas Stevens of Lamberhurst, Sussex, (sic), Late Senior Alderman of Rochester To friends, Thomas Thompson of Frant?, near Sevenoaks, Gentleman, Robert Gunning, St. Mary's Hall, Gentleman and David John Day of Rochester, Gentleman, his freeholds, including farm house and lands in Frindsbury and Higham, occupied by Edward Butcher and his freehold in Rochester High Street, occupied by [ ] and [ ] Gould; his freehold 20 acres in Higham occupied by Thomas Bentley, his freehold called Quarrinton House used as two dwellings, adjoining the "Malthouse Shovel" public house in the east end of Chatham High Street (actually in Parish of Gillingham), occupied by Edward Shrewsbury; three freehold cottages adjoining the "Cossack" public house in Delce Lane, Rochester, occupied by [ ] Wildish and [ ] Broughton and [ ] Goodridge; four freeholds in Maidstone Road and Pleasant Row, adjoining the "Royal George" public house, in Rochester, occupied by Widow Stiles, Frederick West, John Bassham and Edward Landen; freehold adjoining the "Angel" public house, in Strood, occupied by James West; freehold adjoining the "Victory" public house in Strood, occupied by John Wilson and a cottage near the "Falstaff" public house in Highham, occupied by [ ] Arthes, upon trust, during the life of his daughter, Mary, wife of Charles Thompson of Rochester, Surgeon, to pay annual rents to her. After her death, if her husband survives her, then to him for life. After both deaths, then to her daughters, equally shared. Brewhouse and house, storehouse, malt house, waterworks, stable, coach house and buildings adjoining brewery, several public houses, freehold and leasehold, in and near Rochester and other parishes in Kent. Of these, one third has been settled on daughter Mary at her marriage. The brew house and dwellings have been mortgaged by him to raise sufficient money, now in the Bank of England Annuities, to provide an annual sum of £800, in the names of his trustees, for benefit of Jon Prentis Henslow, of Rochester, Gentleman, and Frances his wife, (Steven's other daughter). This is in lieu of profits from brewing business, where Henslow was his partner. To his trustees, house adjoining brewery, in which he once lived and other house lately occupied by Tadman, now by the brewer or the clerk of the brewery. The furniture of his former house and all contents and freehold and leasehold public houses in and near Rochester, Chatham, Frindsbury, Cobham, Meopham, Luddesdown, Wouldham, Strood and Higham, and other properties not already mentioned, and £2,000 given by him to the funds of the brewery, this to be placed by his trustees in bank annuities, upon trust. They to allow his daughter Mary and husband to live in his old house, for life, and contents of house. Her husband is to carry on brewery business, until two of his younger sons, Charles and Richard Thompson, or other sons are 21. At the age of 14, they are to attend the accounting house of the business and assist there, for which they will be paid £50 per annum, each. Trustees to allow nephew Thomas Chambers, late apprentice to Henry Dixon Edmeades of Strood, Joiner, to have free use and occupation of public house, called the "King's Head" at Upnor, for life, for annual rent of £2. Trustees to apply his 3% bank annuities he has at death, towards discharge of mortgage of £26,666 13s 4d and dispose of £2,000 advanced by him to brewery. Surplus of two thirds of profits of brewery to Richard and Charles Thompson at 21. To servant Charity Baldwin, £200, to servants Mary and Thomas Baldwin, £10 each for mourning; to Thomas Chambers all his clothes. Witnesses: D. B. Lewis, Thomas Pawley of Lamberhurst, Clothier and Thomas Francis of Lamberhurst, Carpenter Proved 15th March 1826 Robert Gunning and David Day have renounced execution of will Thomas Stevens built Gadshill Place, at Higham, which was later the home of Charles Dickens. Mayor of Rochester, in 1787 and 1801, his signature included his title, "Mare of Rochester" ! TAYLOR see SHEAFE PART TWO Monuments in the old church, recorded by John Thorpe in the early 18th century and published by his son in Registrum Roffensis, 1769. BOOTH see JELFE 23. Ledger Stone in the Chancel HERE LYETH THE BODY OF JOSEPH CAESAR AND MARY HIS WIFE HE HAD ISSUE BY HER NINE CHILDREN VIZ. AUGUSTINE, ELIZABETH, JULIUS, MARY, TITUS, TIBERIUS, CAROLINUS, CATHERINE, FRANCES HE DIED NOVEMBER 20th 1668 AETAT SUAE 41 SHE DIED APRIL 10th 1701 AETAT SUAE 68 LIKEWISE HERE LYETH THE BODY OF JULIUS CAESAR SON OF JOSEPH AND MARY CAESAR WHO DIED APRIL 29th 1712 AETAT 55 CAESAR see SIMMONDS 24. Ledger Stone in the Nave, near Belfry HERE LYETH INTERRED THE BODY OF JANE CLIVE THE WIFE OF MR. RICHARD CLIVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 30th 1700 AGED 52 YEARS "In Briefe, to speak thy praise let this suffice, Thou wast a wife most loving, modest, wife, A pious woman, to thy neighbours kind, A worthy mistress, and of a liberal mind." HERE ALSO LYETH THE BODY OF SARAH CLIVE THE WIFE OF RICHARD CLIVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 15th OF JUNE 1721 25. 14th Century Ledger, incised effigy of a woman praying , North Aisle KI: PVR: LALME: MARIOBE: E: JOHAN: CREYE: PRIERACIS: VINS: IVRUS: DE: PARDVN: AVERA: 26. Ledger Stone in Chancel HERE LYETH ROBERT AND MARGARET CHILDREN OF ROBERT AND MARY CURTIS ROBERT MARCH THE 8th 1712 DIED MARGARET OCTOBER THE 31st 1720 27. Ledger Stone, North Aisle HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ELIANOR EVANS LATE WIFE OF WILLIAM EVANS OF WINDSOR, GENTLEMAN SEPT. 16th 1705 AGED 77 28. Ledger Stone in the Nave HERE LYETH THE BODY OF WILLIAM THE SON OF WILLIAM FURNER OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 2nd OF AUGUST 1712 IN THE 19th YEAR OF HIS AGE HERE ALSO LYETH THE BODY OF SUSANNA THE WIFE OF THE SAID WILLIAM FURNER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 1st OF SEPTEMBER 1712 IN THE 48th YEAR OF HER AGE HERE LIETH ALSO THE BODY OF MR. WILLIAM FURNER SEN. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th OF MAYMANO DOM 1722 AGED 65 P.C.C. Will , dated 13th May 1721 William Furner, House Carpenter He wishes to be buried in the church as near to his son, William, as possible. £5 to the poor people of Strood, not receiving parish alms, to be distributed on the day of his funeral or following Sunday. To his wife, Mary, an annuity of £20, or life, this is payable from Richard Tassell, her son ,pursuant on a bond made by Richard Tassell, her former husband, before their marriage. Richard Tassell Junior as his father's executor is responsible for this annuity. Also to his wife, for life, his half share in a water mill in Strood, now occupied by Reginald Head. To his two grandsons, William and John Fidge, his leasehold farm called Sheppard's in Sheldwich, occupied by Moses Easter. Furner holds this farm on a lease from Corpus Christi College, Oxford. If both grandsons die before they are 21, then to his kinsman, William Stott, for the remainder of the term. His little property near Faversham, occupied by Thomas Merritt, to the above grandsons, for ever. If both grandsons have no lawful issue, then to William Stott, for ever. Also to the above grandsons, his leasehold in Strood, known as "Noah's Ark" and another small leasehold adjoining, occupied by Widow Gardin ?. If the above grandsons die before they are 21, then to their brothers, George and Michael Fidge. His kinsman William Stott will receive rents from the properties until grandsons are 21.Stott is to use the money for the education and clothing of William and John Fidge. Any surplus to testator's daughter, Ann Fidge, mother of the above grandsons. If Ann dies before William and John, then Stott is to retain money until William and John are 21 and then pay it to them. To William Stott, who now lives with the testator, testator's own dwelling house in Strood and five small properties adjoining, occupied by himself, Henry Netherwood, Sarah Hills, Stephen Trygellins ?, George Trumbull and Jasper Riddle, for ever. He desires Stott not to sell or mortgage any part of these properties. His wife can live in his dwelling house, with Stott, rent free, for six months after his death, or as long as his wife and Stott agree. Also to William Stott, his little property opposite the "Angel" in Strood, occupied by James Swift, for ever. Stott must keep properties in good repair. The last property is charged with the payment of an annuity of 40 shillings to the Minister of Strood, for ever, towards the Charity School in Strood, for as long as it continues. If it closes, then the Minister will use the money on bread for 20 of the most needy of the poor widows, or other people of Strood, not receiving parish alms. If the money is not paid, the Minister has power to recover the money. Also to William Stott, two leasehold properties in Strood, occupied by Thomas Mitchell and Robert Hunt. To kinswomen, Jane and Elizabeth Furner, eleven small properties in Rivers Ally, in Rochester High Street, occupied by Anthony Swansbury, Thomas Jackson, Thomas Cooper, Edward Wetherly, Evan Jones, William Atkins, Amy Verrill, John Price, John Hitch ?, Thomas Blewitt and John Clarke. Also to his kinswomen, three properties in Cage Lane, Strood, occupied by Joseph King, Robert Henderson and Susannah Dye, for ever. To William Paget of Cobham, his horse and furniture, to Mrs Elizabeth Paget, his wife, a gold ring of 20 shillings value, to their four children, Elizabeth, Mary, Thomas and Tassell, £5 each. To his son and daughter in law, Richard and Elizabeth Tassell, eac a gold ring of 20 shillings value. To his very good friend and kinsman, Thomas Dobson and Mary, his wife, each a gold ring of 20 shillings value. To Edward and John Dobson, £10 each. To his good friend, Thomas Winter, a gold ring, value 20 shillings. His executor is to receive rents from his freeholds for one year to pay debts, funeral costs, legacies, etc., his stock in trade, household goods and personal estate to be valued and sold. Executors to pay residue to William and John Fidge, Ann their mother, Elizabeth and Jane Furner and William Stott in equal shares. William is sole executor. Nominates Rev. C. Parfect and Henry Pooley as overseers of the will, desiring them everything is done properly, according to his will. They have 5 guineas for their trouble, from his personal estate. Witnesses: Susanna Wharam or Whaham? And William Clarke, Junior Codicil dated 26th May 1722 Regarding the legacy of 40 shillings from a property occupied by James Swift, he has disposed of this property sine making the will. Now the money will come from the three house in Cage Lane for the same purpose. The school will particularly teach the poor children knowledge and practise of the Christian Religion of the Church of England. Witnesses: Robert Stunt, Henry Sheafe and Henry Jackson Proved 20th May 1722 29. Brass with effigies of a Man and three Women, in the Nave HIC JACENT THOMAS GLOVER, AGNES, ALICIA & JHNA, UXES EJS. QI.OBIIT XIII DIE MES FEBRUARII ANO DNI MCCCXLIIII QRO AIAB PPICIETEUR DEUS AMEN 30. Black Marble on North Wall NEAR THIS PLACE LIETH THE BODY OF ELIZABETH THE DAUGHTER OF CAPT. JAMES GOTHER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 6th OF OCTOBER 1695 AGED 25 YEARS 31. Two Small Stone in the Nave HERE LYETH THE BODY OF THOMAS HAYES WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 12th DAY OF MAY ANNO DOM 1693 AGED 65 YEARS NEAR THIS PLACE LYETH THE BODY OF BETHIAH THE WIFE OF THOMAS HAYES WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 16th DAY OF APRIL 1690 AGED 52 YEARS Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 9th May 1693 Thomas Hayes, House Carpenter of Strood. He gives to his children, John and Elizabeth Hayes, all his property in Strood, known by the name or sign of "The Sadlers Arms", occupied by [ ] Clench, and his other property, on condition that, one year after his death, they sell the properties; the money to be added to his personal estate. To son, Thomas, 5 shillings, To grandson, Thomas, son of Thomas, £15, to his two sisters, testator's grand daughters, Katherine and Elizabeth, £5 each. The latter legacies to be paid when they are 20 years old. To daughter, Elizabeth, all of her late mother's clothes. After debts and funeral costs, etc., are paid, a sum, not exceeding £100, from his his personal estate to be divided between his children, John, James and Elizabeth, half to John and James, and half to Elizabeth. If his estate can not raise the £100 to be divided amongst his children, the the sum will be £50, the legacies of £5 and £15 before given shall be less or half ? His children, John, James and Elizabeth are his executors. He desires George Lattenden of Frindsbury, Yeoman, to be Overseer of the will and to assist his executors. Witnesses: James Hayes ?, Samuel ? and John ? Walsall 32. Ledger Stone in the South Aisle HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ROSE THE WIFE OF THOMAS HIND WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 28th OF OCTOBER 1722 AGED 70 YEARS 33. Ledger Stone in the North Aisle HERE LYETH THE BODY OF SAMEUL HOLWILL AND ELIZABETH HIS WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN EDWARD AND ELIZABETH HE DIED JUNE 21st 1699 AETAT SUAE 75 34. Ledger Stone in the Nave HERE LYETH THE BODY OF MARY JELFE DAUGHTER OF MRS. MARY JELFE OF THIS PARISH WIDDOW WHO DYED THE 2nd OF MARCH 1673 AGED 23 YEARS AND ALSO THE BODY OF MR. FERD. BOOTH LATE MINISTER OF THIS PARISH WHO DYED THE 4th OF FEBRUARY 1679 AGED 35 YEARS AND ALSO THE BODY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED MRS. MARY JELFE WIDDOW WHO DYED THE 2nd OF MARCH 1679 AGED 63 YEARS AND ALSO THE BODY OF ELIZABETH THE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED MR. BOOTH AND PRISCILLA HIS WIFE WHO DIED THE 18th OF APRIL 1680 AGED 4 YEARS 35. Ledger Stone in the Chancel UNDER THIS STONE LYETH INTERRED THE BODY OF WILLIAM LEWIS SONE OF WILLIAM LEWIS DEPUTY VICTUALLER OF HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY AT CHATHAM WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 27th OF MAY 1639 AETATIS SUAE ...3... ANNORUM 36. Ledger Stone in the South Aisle HERE LYETH THE BODY OF MARY PLAY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 17th DAY OF JANUARY 1711 AGED 54 AND ALSO HER HUSBAND JOHN PLAY WHO DEPARTED THE 12th DAY OF MAY 1699 AGED 73 37. Ledger Stone in the Chancel HERE LYETH THE BODY OF DOROTHY PUNNETT THE WIFE OF CAPT. THO. PUNNETT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 29th OF JANUARY 1713 AGED 67 YEARS 38. Ledger Stone in the North Aisle HERE LYETH THE BODY OF STEPHEN SIMMONDS LATE GUNNER OF HER MAJESTY'S SHIP BRITANNIA WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOV. THE 23rd 1703 AETAT SUAE 72 AND THE BODY OF ELIZABETH HIS WIFE THE DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH AND MARY CAESAR HE HAD BY HER SEVEN CHILDREN 39. Ledger Stone with Arms, in the North Aisle HERE LYETH INTERRED THE BODY OF CHRISTOPHER VENMAN, GENT. WHO DIED JUNE THE 17th 1710 AGED 41 40. Tablet with Arms on North Wall NEAR THIS PLACE LYETH INTER'D THE BODY OF CAPT. ROBERT WOOD OBIIT 12th MARCH ANNO 1686 ALSO THE BODY OF ANN WOOD HIS WIFE OBIIT 29th JAN.ANNO 1702 AETAT 76 41. Inscription over door in North Wall of Chapel South of the South Aisle THIS CHAPEL WAS BOUGHT AND REPAIRED BY CAPT. ROBERT WOOD ANNO DOMINI 1705 Appendix - Inscriptions found by Henry Smetham under the floor and published in his "History of Strood", 42. Altar Tomb? ROBERT BIGGAR WHO DIED AUGUST 7th 1806 (No age recorded by Smetham) MARY WIFE OF JOHN BOGHURST WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1794 AGED 84 YEARS 43. Ledger Stone, Partly cover by "brick furnace" WILLIAM BARROW LIEUTENANT OF HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY SON OF THE ABOVE JOHN BARROW WHO DIED 6th JUNE 1772 AGED 27 YEARS Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 31st march 1772 William Barrow, Gentleman, late lieutenant of H.M.S. Sloop "Hound" His house to his wife, Elizabeth and "honoured mother, Elizabeth, widow, for life. After death of survivor, then to his brothers and sister, Francis, John and Elizabeth wife of Richard Bromley, equally shared. His mother is executor. Witnesses: Thomas Craddock, William Twopenny and William Twopenny, Junior Proved 22nd June 1772 44. Ledger Stone JOHN VENMAN, SENR. OBIIT 25th NOVEMBER 1703 AETAT 32 Smetham states "Christopher" but it is John in the Register, (buried at the end of November) and the will (below) confirms this identification. The Senior is problematic, no son appears in the will, perhaps he was dead, although one is more likely to have this suffix if both father and son were alive; if there was a son he would have been a child, if so, would the suffix apply? One might not expect a shipwright to be buried inside the church, but House Carpenter, Thomas Hayes, was buried in the nave. Also, what is the relationship between John and Christopher Venman, Gent.? Consistory Court of Rochester Will dated 11th October 1703 John Venman, Shipwright of Strood. His wages, ready money and all household goods and personal estate, to his wife, Jane, for ever. Jane is sole executor and guardian of his daughter, Mary. Witnesses: John Exabee and Richard Sheafe Proved 9th December 1703 45. Ledger Stone, with Arms WILLIAM PHILLIPS, GENT. SARAH HIS WIFE SHE WAS FORMERLY WIFE OF CHRISTOPHER VENMAN Sarah Phillips Charity I am assuming this is one and the same Sarah Phillips ? By her will dated 24th June 1740 she bequeathed £188 18s 3d Old South Sea Stock, to the Minister, Churchwardens and Overseers of Strood, upon trust. They were to spend dividends on bread to be distributed, on the donor's birthday (8th November) to most industrious poor of Strood, not receiving parish alms, as trustees think fit. The South Sea Annuities were paid off on 22nd March 1855 and the money converted into £198 3s 7d Consols at per annum income of £5 18s 10d. The sum bequeathed by Phillips was originally £50, which was due to parish after the death of her nephew, William Pearson, who died about 1747 but the money was not paid over to the parish until 1778. END OF INTERIOR Back to St Nicholas Church, Strood Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of St Nicholas Church, Strood. "TYPED MANUSCRIPT" recorded by D.L. Williams Strood Church M.I.s & other information with Index of names Back to St Nicholas Church, Strood Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of St Nicholas Church, Strood - recorded by D. E. Williams 2014 Section B "TYPED MANUSCRIPT" This typed manuscript, date unknown, consists, with three exceptions, of monuments which can no longer be found. The three still extant are, the May headstone, which I am including under South West Corner; the Stevens chest tomb, see Churchyard Existing Monuments, and the Fry monument, the latter inside the church, see Interior. This record seems to be accurate, although not all the ages can be guaranteed to be accurate. It is also not clear whether some of the monuments are headstones or ledgers. 46. [1] TO THE MEMORY OF MR. MARK BARNES OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 22nd OF JULY 1803 IN THE 33rd YEAR OF HIS AGE ALSO TWO CHILDREN WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY ALSO THOMAS R. SAKER WHO UNFORTUNATELY WAS LOST IN 1834 AGED 56 YEARS ALSO MARIA WIFE OF BOTH THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANY. 17Th 1850 IN HER 75th YEAR ALSO MARK AND ANN BARNES GRANDCHILDREN OF THE ABOVE 47. [2] IN MEMORY OF JAMES BARTHOLOMEW WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 16th OF JULY 1774 IN THE 75th YEAR OF HIS AGE ALSO OF SARAH HIS WIFE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 2nd OF OCT. 1776 IN THE 76th YEAR OF HER AGE ALSO WILLIAM BARTHOLOMEW SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 16th NOV. 1788 IN THE 50th YEAR OF HIS AGE ALSO IN MEMORY OF FRANCES BARTHOLOMEW DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE JAMES AND SARAH BARTHOLOMEW WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 19th OF JUNE 1823 IN THE 82nd YEAR OF HER AGE Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 10th September 1764 James Bartholomew, Shop Keeper of Strood To sons James and William, his freehold house in Strood, equally shared, for ever. To daughter Frances Bartholomew, a damask table cloth and six damask napkins. All other goods and chattels, real and personal estate not already bequeathed, to his wife Sarah, for life, but she can dispose of as she thinks. She is sole executor. Witnesses: William Dourett, Mary Dourett and J. Bowes Proved 21st September 1774 Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 12th September 1774 Sarah Bartholomew, Widow of Strood She is "aged, sick and infirm". To daughter, Sarah, wife of Francis Baker of Rochester, half of her clothes. To son James, all his father's clothes; to son William, one guinea. All household goods, shop goods, ready money, debts, bonds, securities and all real and personal estate, not already bequeathed, to daughter Frances Bartholomew, for ever. Frances and William Bartholomew are executors. Witnesses: Richard Peachy and J. Bowes Proved 4th March 1777 Power reserved to son William Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd April 1816 Frances Bartholomew, Spinster of Maidstone To nephew, Robert Henry Bartholomew, of New Inn, Middlesex, Gentleman, half of her bank annuities, in trust, for niece Ann Tennent. To niece Frances Skiller, £20; to niece Frances Jarrett, £20 and clothes, household linen and furniture. To nieces Elizabeth and Bronell Tennent, daughters of her niece Ann Tennent, £10 each, if there are adequate funds after funeral costs etc. To Elizabeth Woodham of Maidstone, Spinster, £10. Residue to Robert H. Bartholomew, who is executor. Witnesses: Caroline Burgess and Thomas Freeland Codicil To each of her nieces, £10 Affidavit, 5th December 1823 Thomas Hobbs of Rochester is sworn, he was well acquainted with testator's hand and confirms that codicil is in her handwriting. Frances Austin Bartholomew of Rochester also confirms handwriting is authentic. Proved 9th December 1823 48. [3] IN MEMORY OF ANN BARTHOLOMEW WIDOW OF WILLIAM BARTHOLOMEW WHO DIED THE 23rd DAY OF DEC. IN THE 81st YEAR OF HER AGE ALSO OF ANN TENNENT WIDOW & DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED ON THE 8th OF DECEMBER 1831 AGED 62 YEARS Bennett see Stevens 49. [4] TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES BROMLEY WHO DIED ON THE 12th OF MAY 1829 AGED 60 YEARS ALSO OF MARGARET SARAH RELICT OF THE ABOVE JAMES BROMLEY WHO DIED ON THE 29th OF APRIL 1842 AGED 67 YEARS 50. [5] SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF EDWARD FOORD BROMLEY M.D. SURGEON, R.N. DIED 29th JUNE 1836 AGED 69 YEARS Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 26th August 1820 James Bromley, Gentleman of Rochester Wife Margaret and son James Hither are executors. His house in High Street, Strood, lately occupied by Mary Kingsnorth, widow, now unoccupied, to wife and son James, upon trust, they are to sell and hold money in trust. Furniture, and all household contents and his watches, to wife, for ever. She also gets all silver plate, for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death or second marriage, then equally divided(by weight) among his children. Wife also gets £80. All money from sale of property and residue of personal estate and effects, after payment of debts, funeral, etc., to wife and son James, upon trust. They are to invest money in Public Funds and to pay interest to wife for maintenance and education of their children, as long as she remains his widow. After her death of re-marriage, then to other executor, upon trust. Money to be transferred to children at 21 years of age or marriage of daughters, and to their lawful issue, equally divided. Witnesses: D.B. Lewis, Attorney, Rochester, George Osborn and Jane Lewis Proved 2nd December 1829 Testator "late of Strood". Wife and son James, both of Strood. Value of goods and chattels less than £200. 51. [6] IN MEMORY OF GEORGE COLLINGS HUSBAND OF MARY COLLINGS OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 19th 1795 AGED 41 YEARS 52. [7] HERE LIETH MRS ELIZABETH DAY THE WIFE OF DAVID DAY OF THE PARISH OF CHALK SOLE DAUGHTER OF HENRY & ELIZABETH LOFT OF THIS PARISH SHE DIED SEPT. THE 17th 1764 AGED 20 YEARS ALSO PENELOPE SECOND WIFE OF DAVID DAY DIED OCT. 15th 1785 AGED 41 YEARS ALSO SUSANNA THIRD WIFE OF DAVID DAY DIED FEB. 21st 1808 AGED 73 YEARS 53. [8] [ ] ALSO OF THE ABOVE NAMED MR MICHAEL EATON WHO DIED AT BOULOGNE, FRANCE THE 6th OF AUGUST 1848 IN THE 85th YEAR OF HIS AGE 54. [9] IN MEMORY OF MARY EDWARDS WHO DIED MAY 29th 18003 AGED 67 YEARS ALSO OF EDWARD EDWARDS SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1817 AGED 52 YEARS ALSO REBECCA WIFE OF EDWARD EDWARDS OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED NOV. 14th 1852 AGED 55 YEARS ALSO OF THE ABOVE EDWARD EDWARDS WHO DIED JAN. 11th 1880 AGED 85 YEARS ALSO OF EDWARD KNIGHT EDWARDS SON OF THE ABOVE EDWARD & REBECCA EDWARDS WHO DIED APRIL 26th 1842 AGED 8 YEARS 55. 10] IN MEMORY OF GEORGE GOLDSTON WHO DIED THE 13th OF MAY 1804 AGED 70 YEARS GOLDSTON see STEVENS 56. [11] HERE LIETH THE BODIES OF TWO SONS OF HENRY & ELIZABETH LOFT OF THIS PARISH HENRY THEIR FIRST DIED 27th OF MAY 1732 AGE 15 MONTHS HENRY THEIR SECOND DIED 28th OF FEBRUARY 1762 AGED 24 YEARS IN MEMORY OF HENRY LOFT OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED ON THE 18th OF NOV.1773 AGED 81 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE WHO DIED THE 28th OF MAY 1779 AGED 70 YEARS Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 2nd February 1765 & 4th July 1775 Henry Loft, Collar Maker To wife Elizabeth, all of his estate, for ever. She is executor. Witnesses: William Barton, Martha Mitton and Henry Mitton Proved 6th December 1773 Elizabeth Loft, Widow To Sarah Loft of Dartmouth (sic), Kent, Spinster, niece of late husband, Henry Loft, £160 Bank of England Annuities. To Mary Kempton, wife of John of Dartford (aforesaid), Plumber, another niece of late husband, £140 of same annuities. To Elizabeth Hawkings, wife of Edward of Dartford, Yeoman, another niece of late husband, £140 of same annuities, and white callico bed quilt. To cousins Abraham and John Hosmer, sons of cousin, Abraham Hosmer, (deceased).late of Strood, £50 of the same annuities at 21 years. All of her clothes and plate, except silver tankard, to Sarah Loft, Mary Kempton and Elizabeth Hawkings, equally shared. To Hester Alexander of Strood, Spinster, £10. Rest and residue, after expences, to son in law, David Day of Frindsbury, Gentleman; Day is also executor. Witnesses: James Hulkes and William Twopenny Proved 13th June 1779 57. [12] The part of this inscription to Charles Martin reads as if it were inside the church, why otherwise the reference to the churchyard ? SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA MARTIN YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF MR. CHARLES MARTIN OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1844 AGED 9 YEARS ALSO MRS. SARAH MARTIN WIFE OF ME. CHARLES MARTIN AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 19th OF JULY 1853 AGED 48 YEARS IN A VAULT IN THIS CHURCHYARD LIE THE REMAINS OF CHARLES MARTIN HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE SARAH MARTIN WHO DIED ON THE 21st DAY OF MARCH 1868 IN THE 70th YEAR OF HIS AGE 58. [13] SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN PUCKLE WHO DIED 23rd OF OCTOBER 1792 AGED 61YEARS ALSO MARY PUCKLE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 22nd OF NOV. 1792 AGED 39 YEARS ALSO CHARLOTTE TAYLOR WIFE OF JOSEPH TAYLOR AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 1st OF AUG. 1827 AGED 68 YEARS ALSO MR. FREDERICK PUCKLE WHO DIED 29th OF MAY 1838 AGED 68 YEARS ALSO MR. JOHN PUCKLE WHO DIED 13th OF AUG. 1848 AGED 88 YEARS 59. [14] SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN ROBINSON, JNR., ESQ. LATE OF BOULTON STREET, PICCADILLY WHO DIED 12th JUNE 1823 AGED 43 YEARS SAKER see BARNES TAYLOR see PUCKLE TENNENT see BARTHOLOMEW END OF "TYPED MANUSCRIPT" Back to St Nicholas Church, Strood Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of St Nicholas Church part of Churchyard, Strood. recorded by D.L. Williams Strood Church M.I.s & other information with Index of names Back to St Nicholas Church, Strood Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of St Nicholas Church, Strood - recorded by D. E. Williams 2014 Section C CHURCHYARD All Extant Monuments - (South West Corner Group in Separate Section) ST. NICHOLAS FROM THE NORTH EAST. A VERY UGLY MODERN EXTENSION IS ATTACHED TO THE NORTH WALL AND ORIGINAL? VESTRY. NORTH OF THE CHURCH, IS A LARGE, BLEAK AREA OF GRASS, ORIGINALLY CONTAINING MANY MONUMENTS, WHICH WERE ALSO DESTROYED, UNRECORDED 60. [1] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF MR. WILLIAM ACWORTH OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 10th 1865 AGED 53 YEARS ALSO EDWARD JOHN ACWORTH SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 4th 1846 AGED 15 MONTHS ALSO MARY ACWORTH SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JULY 31st 1885 AGED 59 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE MR. WILLIAM ACWORTH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 19th 1886 AGED 82 YEARS 1855 & 1865 Post Office Directories William Acworth, Tallow Chandler of Strood Principal Probate Registry Index William Acworth, formerly of Paddock Terrace, Chatham, late 7 Roebuck Road, Rochester, Gentleman. Administration granted to William Acworth of Gravesend and Joseph Acworth of Chatham, both Tallow Chandlers, Value of effects, £793 18s 4d; re-sworn in 1887, £916 18s 4d 61. [2] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ROBERT ALEXANDER WHO DIED 9th APRIL 17[ ] IN THE [ ] YEAR OF HIS AGE ALSO ROBERT SON OF THE ABOVE [WHO DIED APRIL[ ] 1781 ] [Infant] ALSO MRS. ANN ALEXANDER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] OF FEBRUARY 178[3] AGED [ ] YEARS ALSO ROBERT ALEXANDER HUSBAND OF [ ] SARAH ALEXANDER WHO DIED 12th DECEMBER 1798 AGED 74 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH TELFER ALEXANDER WIFE OF THOMAS ALEXANDER WHO DIED THE [ ] OF OCTOBER 181[3] AGED [30] YEARS ALSO HESTER SISTER OF THE ABOVE ROBERT ALEXANDER WHO DIED [ ] OF DECEMBER 1818 AGED [85] YEARS ALSO SARAH ALEXANDER BENTHAM DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE ROBERT ALEXANDER WHO DIED THE [ ] OF AUGUST 1858 AGED 79 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM WALKER BENTHAM HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE SARAH ALEXANDER BENTHAM WHO DIED THE [ ] OF MAY [1862] AGED [8]0 YEARS 1855 Post Office Directory William Walker Bentham, Agent for Lloyds 1861 Census William Walker Bentham a Notary Public Principal Probate Registry Index William Walker Bentham, late of Rochester, administration to Charles Alexander Bentham, Edgware Road and Bryan Bentham of Rochester, sons, value under, £4,000 AMOS see BOWMER 62. [3] Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MR. ISAAC GEORGE ANDERSON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY [ ] [1862] AGED 66 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH ANDERSON WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER [ ] 1868 AGED 7[2] YEARS Wright's Directory, 1838, and1851 Census Trunk Maker/Hardware Man 63. [4] Headstone IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF HENRY BULL ATTERSOLL WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1885 AGED 76 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM ATTERSOLL SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY 30th 1895 AGED 48 YEARS ALSO SARAH ANN WIDOW OF THE ABOVE H. B. ATTERSOLL WHO DIED JULY 6th 1902 AGED 84 YEARS ALSO SARAH LYDIA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM ATTERSOLL WHO DIED APRIL 6th 1917 AGED 66 YEARS ALSO ETHEL KATE TWIN SISTER OF ALICE MAUD WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1892 AGED 19 YEARS ALSO ALICE MAUD TWIN DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM AND SARAH ATTERSOLL WHO DIED MARCH 7th 1875 AGED 1 YEAR AND 10 MONTHS Principal Probate Registry Index Henry Attersoll was Landlord of the "Victory" public house for several decades. Son William took the pub over for a brief period. Henry Attersoll effects amounted to £1,768 18s. Administration was granted to widow, Sarah and son William, Licensed Victualler. William Attersoll was of Fairlawne, Maidstone Road, Rochester, former licensed victualler. Effects were valued at £2, 345 12s 10d.Administration to widow Sarah and William Henry Dakers, Rent Collector and George Walker, Ironmonger. BENNETT see STEVENS BENTHAM see ALEXANDER 64. [5] Incomplete Ledger ALSO IN MEMORY OF ROBERT BLADEN WHO DIED DECEMBER 5th 1861 AGED 55 YEARS ALSO CORNELIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 27th 1862 AGED 54 YEARS LEFT ISSUE 3 SONS AND 2 DAUGHTERS ROBERT BLADEN WHO DIED [ ] 18[37] AGED [ 3 ] YEARS THOMAS BLADEN [ WHO DIED ] [ AGED [ ] YEARS] 1861 Census Robert Bladen,Sail Maker of Rochester Principal Probate Registry Index Robert Bladen, effects under £450, administration to widow Cornelia 65. [5b] Part of Ledger (Missing parts never cut) GEORGE BLADEN WHO DIED [OCTOBER [ ]18[37] AGED [ 3 ] YEARS CORNELIA NEWNHAM WHO DIED [ ] 18[ ] AGED [ ] YEARS ANN SARAH GOODCHILD WHO DIED [ ] 18[ ] AGED [ ] YEARS 66. [6] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM BOUCHER OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 1st OF DECEMBER 1841 AGED 55 YEARS ALSO OF ANN ELIZA BOUCHER WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 30th OF JUNE 1863 AGED 72 YEARS Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 12th August 1841 William Boucher, Saddle Maker of Rochester To daughter Ann Boucher one third of his linen, china, glass, wines, fuel and household goods; to wife Ann Eliza, the rest of his household goods, any dispute to be settled by his executor. To Edward Ross of St. Margaret's Bank, Rochester and John Foord of Rochester, Plumber, Painter and Glazier, all of his premisses in Rochester High Street, in his own occupation, and Insurance Policy in Equitable Assurance, London, for £500, also mortgage debt of £2,012 2s 5d, with interest, by indenture dated, 12th October 1838 between Mary Grace Tadman the1st part, himself the 2nd part and Robert Matson , Henry Crawter and William Stunt the 3rd part and by several warrants of attorney, upon trust. Trustees to sell his house and with policy money etc., to invest in Public Funds and pay his wife annuity of £20 for life. He leaves his wife a sum sufficient to produce annuity of £50 for his mother in law, Sarah Boucher, "now living with Mr Gideon Davis of Chatham, for her life. Rest and residue of effects and personal estate to son Thomas, who will pay funeral costs, etc. Edward Ross and John Foord are executors. Witnesses: Charles May Simmons, Solicitor, Rochester and Mary Blake, 67 Albany Street. Proved 17th December 1841 BOWES see Appendix 67. [7] Ledger VARIOUS LEDGERS FORMED INTO A PATH (TO ENCOURAGE MORE WEAR ? !) SOUTH EAST OF CHURCH, PROBABLY CLOSE TO ORIGINAL SITES SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ISAAC BOWMER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 6th DAY OF JANUARY 1840 AGED 65 YEARS ALSO OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 26th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1849 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO JAMES BOWMER ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 3rd DAY OF OCTOBER 1840 AGED 33 YEARS ALSO MRS. ELLEN AMOS THIRD DAUGHTER OF GEORGE BOWMER SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE ISAAC AND ELIZABETH WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1870 AGED 32 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE BOWMER WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1889 AGED 80 YEARS BURIED IN HORNE CHURCHYARD, SURREY Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, dated 23rd November 1832 and 4th September 1830 Isaac Bowmer, "Gentleman" of Rochester To wife Elizabeth, £100 and free use of his household goods and furniture, for life. After her death, to daughter, Esther, wife of James Hall, Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah and Jane Bowmer, equally shared. Also to wife, all clothes and household provisions, also dividends from investments, for life. After her death, then to son James £50 and residue of money to his children, Esther, George, Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah and Jane, equally shared at 21 years. Sons James and George are executors Witnesses: D.B. Lewis, Solicitor, Rochester and James Lewis, Rochester. Proved 20th January 1840 James Bowmer, Grocer of Rochester His house in Cazeneuve Street, Rochester, lately occupied by [ ] Ellis, to brother in law, James Hall of Rochester, Stationer, for the benefit of his mother, Elizabeth Bowmer, for her life. After her death to James Hall and Samuel Caddel, to be sold; interest on sum raised to be paid to his children of his sister, Esther Hall, as are living at time of his mother's death, shared equally at 21 years. Personal estate and effects, after usual expenses, to his mother for life; after her death to the children of sister Esther, equally shared at 21 years, in meantime money to be invested in Public Funds. Witnesses: D. B. Lewis and William Jarrett ?, his clerk. 68. [8] Ledger [IN MEMORY OF] JAMES BOWMER DIED THE [ ]5th OF MARCH 18[ ] AGED 52 YEARS JAMES THOMAS BOWMER SON OF THE ABOVE WHO [WAS] UNFORTUNATELY DROWNED OFF [ ] THE THIRD OF JANUARY 18[51] AGED 28 YEARS ELIZABETH BOWMER WHO DIED JUNE 4th 185[9] AGED 69 YEARS Rochester Gazette , 5th January 1841 "On Sunday morning John (sic) Bowmer master and owner of a barge lying at Sheerness, during the gale, was in the act of laying out a kedge, in order to prevent his vessel striking against the wharf or pier, when the skiff, in which he was occupied, was upset, and he was unfortunately drowned." BROMLEY see WICKHAM 69. [9] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE BROWN WIFE OF ROBERT BROWN M.D. BORN AT FAVERSHAM 19th DECEMBER 1789 DIED 22nd FEBRUARY 1862 AGED 72 YEARS "My flesh also shall rest in Hope" "Lord Jesus receive my Spirit" ROBERT BROWN M.D. STAFF SURGEON IN THE ARMY AND MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF QUARANTINE AT STANGATE CREEK DIED 25th MARCH 1865 AGED 84 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS BORN AT TALLANCREE AND KILMORE CO. DOWN, IRELAND 2nd JULY 1780 OF AN IRISH-SCOTS FAMILY OF FARMERS THAT TILLED THEIR OWN LAND FROM THE TOME OF CHARLES 1 SURVIVED BY 1 DAUGHTER AND 4 SONS AND BY 25 GRANDCHILDREN "Forsake me not O God in mine old age when I am gray-headed" HIS FAMILY BEAR RECORD OUR FATHER AND MOTHER LIVED HAPPILY TOGETHER IN THE FEAR OF GOD IT MAY BE TRULY SAID OF THE ONE "A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children" AND OF THE OTHER "Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also and he praiseth her" 70. [10] Ledger, Very Worn Top Half [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] ANN BRYANT DIED [ ] OCTOBER 181[7] AGED 3 WEEKS ALSO FRANCIS BRYANT SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 21st OF MARCH 1821 AGED 7 MONTHS ALSO EDWARD HOOPER BRYANT WHO DIED 1st ? OF OCTOBER 18[ ] AGED [ ] YEARS 71. [11] Headstone IN MEMORY OF THOMAS BRYANT SON OF HENRY SINCLAIR AND ANN BRYANT OF THIS PARISH BORN JULY 25th [1843] DIED SEPTEMBER 14th 1848 ALSO ANNE BRYANT DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE BORN DECEMBER 14th 1835 DIED AUGUST 30th 1855 ALSO WILLIAM HENRY BRYANT SON OF THE ABOVE BORN MAY 10th 1834 DIED AUGUST 15th 1857 ALSO HENRY BRYANT SON OF THE ABOVE BORN MAY 22nd 1841 DIED JANUARY 17th 1868 ALSO HERBERT PENNY BRYANT JAMES BRYANT AND GEORGE SINCLAIR BRYANT WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY ALSO ANN BRYANT MOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1875 [AGED 66 YEARS] ALSO THE ABOVE HENRY SINCLAIR BRYANT WHO DIED [NOVEMBER [ ] ] 18[82] AGED [72] YEARS 1838 Wright's Directory, 1855 Post Office Directory and 1865 Post Office Directory Henry Sinclair Bryant, Staffordshire Warehouse, Glass and Chinaman and Agent of Western Life and Fire Insurance Co. 72. [12] Ledger IN MEMORY OF MARY DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM AND MARY BUCK OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE 21st OF AUGUST 1821 AGED 32 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM AND MARY BUCK WHO DIED THE 8th? OF DECEMBER 1821 AGED 39 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM BUCK AND JANE HIS WIFE WHO DIED THE 22nd OF JULY 1827 AGED SIXTEEN YEARS LIKEWISE THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM AND JANE BUCK WHO DIED THE 11th ? OF AUGUST 1834 AGED 22 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE JANE BUCK WHO DIED ON THE 21st ? OF NOVEMBER 1841 AGED 5[8 ] YEARS CHARLES YOUNGEST SON OF THOMAS AND SARAH BUCK WHO DIED THE 9th OF FEBRUARY 1894 AGED 62 YEARS Father, William Buck, is probably the son of Edmund Buck, Yeoman of Temple Manor. Principal Probate Registry Charles Buck, Esquire of 9 Boley Hill, Rochester, administration to Albert Buck, Land Agent, value £337 15s 2d 73. [13] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN SIMSON BULLARD BORN 3rd NOVEMBER 1800 DIED 4th FEBRUARY 1871 MARY BULLARD BORN 11th APRIL 1803 DIED 25th FEBRUARY 1882 ANN BULLARD BORN 24th NOVEMBER 1809 DIED 31st MARCH 1883 1855 Post Office Directory John Simson Bullard, Registrar and Clerk to Board of Guardians, North Aylesford Union Principal Probate Registry Index Effects under £5,000. Administration to sister, Ann Bullard and Frederick Compton of Walworth, Collector of Rates 74. [14] Large Granite Pedestal BULMER FAMILY TOMB IMMEDIATELY TO THE RIGHT, UNDER THE IVY, IS THE FRY TOMB East Side IN MEMORY OF MARY WIFE OF MARTIN BULMER BORN AUG. 30th 1808 DIED APRIL 5th 1838 AND MARTIN SON OF THE ABOVE BORN APRIL 5th 1838 DIED JULY 13th 1839 South Side IN MEMORY OF JOHN MARTIN BULMER BORN JUNE 18th 1780 DIED NOV. 10th 1863 AND ELEANOR HIS WIFE BORN MARCH 22nd 1776 DIED JAN. 20th 1864 North Side IN MEMORY OF MARTIN BULMER BORN AUG. 2nd 1809 DIED OCT. 30th 1879 AND EMILY HIS SECOND WIFE BORN JULY 19th 1813 DIED MARCH 5th 1889 1865 Post Office Directory Martin Bulmer (Junior), Architect and Surveyor, and County Surveyor Principal Probate Registry Index Martin Bulmer (Junior), Formerly of Maidstone, late of Church Street, Strood. Effects under £30,000. Administration granted to Emily Bulmer, Spinster. Emily Bulmer's Charity By her will dated 17th July 1888, Mrs Emily Bulmer of Peters Place, Strood, left £2,000 to the Vicar and Churchwardens of Strood. The interest was to be annually distributed at Christmastide, to such poor inhabitants of the parish, as they shall select. 75. [15] Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF ANN ELIZABETH WIFE OF SAMUEL WILLIAM BUTTLER WHO DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1877 AGED 29 YEARS ALSO THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE NELCIE DIED FEBRUARY 28th 1873 AGED 4 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS LOTTIE DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1875 AGED 1 YEAR AND 10 MONTHS FANNY DIED OCTOBER 8th 1875 AGED 5 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS "Whom the Lord Loveth he Chasteneath" 1875 Post Office Directory Fitter 76. [16] Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF ALICE CASTLE SEVENTH DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM AND MARY CASTLE WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1870 AGED 2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS ALSO OF MARY REBECCA CASTLE SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1875 AGED 18 YEARS ALSO MARY WIFE OF WILLIAM CASTLE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 187[5 ] AGED 43 YEARS 1871 Census William Castle, Farmer of Yoke Farm,400 acres, employing 16 men and 10 boys. 77. [17] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF STEPHEN CHARLTON LATE OF EAST FARLEIGH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 28th DAY OF [MAY] 1829 AGED [3]7 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 5th OF SEPTEMBER 18[52] AGED 62 YEARS 78. [18] Ledger WILLIAM JAMES CHAPLIN, LEFT, DR. BROWN, RIGHT, ABOVE CHAPLIN, JOHN GURR CHAPLIN AND TO LEFT OF LATTER, BRYANT CHILDREN, (NORTH OF CHURCH). ORIGINALLY, THESE LEDGERS CAPPED BRICK VAULTS, AND WERE ONCE ABOUT 18 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND RAILED. IT IS DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND THE LOGIC OF DESTROYING THESE VAULTS, A GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT MUST HAVE BEEN INVOLVED, INCLUDING HEAVY LIFTING GEAR TO SUPPORT THE HEAVY LEDGERS. TO WHAT END? SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MR. JOHN GURR CHAPLIN OF LONDON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 17th DAY OF JULY 1837 AGED 44 YEARS LEAVING A WIDOW AND 3 CHILDREN ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE CHAPLINN WIDOW OF THE ABOVE JOHN GURR CHAPLIN WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 29th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1874 AGED 71 YEARS ALSO OF CHARLOTTE THEIR DAUGHTER WIFE OF REV. JOHN MACNAUGHT WHO DIED MAY 8th 1876 AGED 39 YEARS ALSO OF ROSA CHAPLIN WIFE OF CLIFFORD WATERMAN CHAPLIN OF BORROUGH HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE WHO DIED AUGUST 4th 1905 AGED 71 YEARS Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd May 1830 John Gurr Chaplin, Inn Keeper of Gracechurch Street, City of London To wife Charlotte, an Assurance Policy in the Economic Life Assurance Co., in sum of £1,000. To each of his children, £500 at 21 years, until then, interest on these sums to his wife, towards their maintenance and education. To brother William James and brother in law, Henry Wright, his ½ share in a house on the north side of Rochester High Street, occupied by H.M. Excise and his ½ share in a house on the south side of the High Street, occupied by Mr Battyl, Linen Draper, in trust. Rents are to be paid to his wife for her lifetime; this is in lieu of Dower Rights. After her death, to his children, equally divided. If his mother, Elizabeth Chaplin, survives him, she is to receive, for life the rent from Mr Battyl, as she does now. If his wife survives his children, she will receive the income from the properties for life. To his brother and brother in law (above), his leasehold property, money and securities and personal estate, upon trust, to sell and invest in their names in the Public Funds, for benefit of his wife for life, for her and their children's maintenance and education. After her death, then shared equally amongst his children at 21 years. Brother William and Wright are executors. Witnesses: John Eddison, H. Eddison and Henry Wright Codicil dated 9th September 1834 Address now, Clarendon Hotel, New Bond Street. He leaves to his executors , in trust, his freehold, 20 Albermarle Street, lately purchased by him from the executors of Sir John Robinson, Bart., for the same trusts as his other real estate. Witnesses: Ann Mason, Housekeeper, Henry Wright and Richard Taylor, Waiter at the Clarendon Proved 8th November 1837 Principal Probate Registry Index Charlotte Chaplin of 35 Victoria Street, Westminster, widow. Effects under £12,000. Administration granted to Frank Chaplin, Lt. Colonel 4th Dragoon Guards and Clifford Waterman Chaplin of Market Harborough, Gentleman, sons. Chatham News, 22nd October 1910 Although there is no room for further inscriptions on the ledger, Clifford Chaplin was buried here in 1910. The local papers carried his obituary. "MR CLIFFORD WATERMAN CHAPLIN J.P. There were interred in the family vault at Strood Parish Churchyard on Tuesday, the remains of Mr Clifford Waterman Chaplin, J.P., M. A., of Burrough Astley Hall, Leicestershire, and late of Burrough Hill, Melton Mowbray, whose family resided in this neighbourhood generations back. The deceased gentleman who died on the previous Wednesday, at the advanced age of 80, was a veteran of the Crimean War. He took his degree at Hertford College, Oxford, and afterwards entered the Army, joining the 56th Regiment (the "Pompadours"). He was afterwards promoted to the 49th Foot, the Royal Berkshire Regt., with which he went to the Crimea in the early fifties, and was present both at the assault on the Redan and the Siege of Sebastopol, under Lord Raglan, Commander in Chief. He received both the Crimean and Turkish Medals. Mr Chaplin was a well known sportsman in the county of Leicester. He was a splendid rider and for many years hunted with the leading packs of Leicestershire. He was a Magistrate of the County of Leicester, and was for five years a member of the Leicester County Council. The body was brought by rail from Leicester, and was accompanied by members of the bereaved family, as follows:- Mrs Isaac Bell, Miss Rosamond, Miss Eleanor Chaplin and Mrs Somers- Lewis, daughters; Mr Frank Chaplin and the Rev. Alan Chaplin, sons; Mr R. Somers- Lewis, son in law, Mrs Alan Chaplin, daughter in law, and Mr Herbert Chaplin. The service was read by the Rev. Waterman Gardner Waterman, Vicar of Loose, Maidstone, a second cousin of the deceased, and the Rev. W.R. Jones, curate of the parish. Four coffins were already in the tomb, the body of the deceased gentleman's wife having been placed there five years ago............." Principal Probate Registry Index Clifford Waterman Chaplin, died 12th October 1910. Effects £42,173 8s 6d. Administration granted to Frank Chaplin, Land Agent and Rev. Alan Chaplin, sons. 79. [19] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MR. WILLIAM JAMES CHAPLIN OF NO. 2 HYDE PARK GARDENS, LONDON WHO DIED APRIL 24th 1859 AGED 71 YEARS LEAVING A WIDOW AND 14 CHILDREN ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF EDWIN CHARLES CHAPLIN LT. R.N. 5th S0N OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANUARY 18th 1860 AGED 27 YEARS ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF ELIZABETH CHAPLIN WIDOW OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM JAMES CHAPLIN WHO DIED NOV. 7th 1866 AGED 72 YEARS William James Chaplin was from a family of Coach Masters based in Rochester. During the Regency he was the largest coach operator in the country, running 68 lines with 1,800 horses and 2,000 employees, annual turnover was £500,000. Among his properties were the London coaching inns, "The Swan with Two Necks", "The Cross Keys" and "The White Horse". Seeing the way the wind was blowing, Chaplin sold his coaching business and invested into the new railways, becoming a Director of a Railway Company. Principal Probate Registry Index William James Chaplin, value of estate, (re- sworn July 1861), under £300,000. Administration to widow Elizabeth, William Augustus Chaplin of Portland Place, Ernest Chaplin of Victoria Street, Westminster, sons and Charles Pressley of Surbiton Hill, Kingston. Edwin Chaplin, Value under £16,000. Administration to his mother, William Augustus Chaplin of Portland Place, Ernest Chaplin of Victoria Street, Westminster, Barrister, brothers and Charles Pressley. 80. [20] Ledger IN MEMORY OF MARY ANN WIFE OF ROBERT CLARK WHO DIED MAY 6th 185[52] AGED 33 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE ROBERT JAMES CLARK WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1892 AGED 81 YEARS CLERK OF THIS PARISH 57 YEARS JAMES TOMLIN SON OF THE ABOVE DIED OCTOBER 8th 1841 AGED 1 YEAR EMILY SOPHIA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED MARCH 23rd 1852 AGED 4 YEARS ALSO THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN WILLIAM JOHN DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1855 AGED 9 MONTHS ELIZA CATHERINE DIED SEPTEMBER 3rd 1858 AGED 16 MONTHS HENRY THOMAS DIED MAY 22nd 1875 AGED 24 YEARS CATHERINE DIED OCTOBER 19th 1875 AGED 4 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS THOMAS POWELL CLARK DIED JUNE 5th 1905 AGED 51 YEARS INTERRED AT LEYSDORP, SOUTH AFRICA ALSO MARY ANN CLARK SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 31st 1918 IN HER 92nd YEAR Principal Probate Registry Index Robert James Clark, administration to widow, Mary Ann, Charles Cork, Junior, Butcher and William Henry Dakers, Rate Collector, effects £987 0s 2d CHATHAM OBSERVER AUGUST 6th 1892 "An old and respected inhabitant of Strood passed away on Thursday morning at his residence, Cuxton road. For over 50 years Mr R. J. Clarke held the office of parish clerk and sexton and formerly was assistant overseer and collector of poor rates. In addition the deceased gentleman was a Strood Trustee and was present at the last meeting, on Thursday week, apparently in his usual state of health. Mr Clarke was 80 years of age and died from decay of nature; he only took to his bed on Saturday. He was widely known throughout the district and was held in high esteem. In politics he was a staunch Liberal." CHATHAM OBSERVER AUGUST 13th 1892 "On Monday the mortal remains of Mr Robert James Clarke, whose death we announced in our last issue, were interred in Strood churchyard. The funeral was of a very quiet nature and no flowers, by request of the deceased, were sent. The coffin was of polished oak with brass furniture. The chief mourners were, Mr R. J. Clarke, (son), Mr J. W. Earle, Mr C. J. Cork, (son in law), Messrs S. and E.W., (brothers in law), Mr W. Ballard, (nephew), Mr S. Clarke and Mr E. W. Clarke (grandsons). A number of the Strood Parish Trustees were in the churchyard, to which body the deceased belonged for many years, Messrs C. D. Levy, G. Robinson, C. Young, J. R. Bell, J. Stevens, A.B. Acworth, etc. The Rev. S. St. B. Sladen officiated and Mr Gates of Frindsbury carried out the funeral arrangements." 81. [21] Headstone COBB HEADSTONE, MOVED TO EAST CHANCEL WALL, VARIOUS LEDGERS IN ORIGINAL POSITIONS SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARIANNE FARLEY WIFE OF MR. CHARLES COBB WHO DIED THE 26th OF APRIL 1844 AGED [8]1 YEARS ALSO HENRY THEODORE SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 27th OF SEPTEMBER 1843 AGED 4 MONTHS ALSO MADELAINE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 5th OF NOVEMBER 1849 AGED 11 YEARS "The Fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Gentleness, Goodness, Meekness" ALSO THE ABOVE CHARLES COBB WHO DIED THE 13th AUGUST 1889 IN HIS 82nd YEAR ALSO ELIZABETH MUNRO COBB HIS SECOND WIFE WHO DIED 10th MAY 1892 INTERRED WITH HIM IN THE NEW CEMETERY 1838 Wright's Directory/1865 Post Office Directory Draper and Hatter / Clothier and Linen Draper Principal Probate Registry Index Charles Cobb, Value of Effects, under £201 CHATHAM OBSERVER "Death of Mr Cobb – Mr Charles Cobb died at his residence, Vicarage road, Strood, on Tuesday, at the ripe old age of 81 years. For many years Mr Cobb was the head of the firm of Cobb and Son, tailors and drapers, and until a few years back took a prominent part in public affairs, more especially as a town councillor of Rochester, and a trustee of the parish of Strood Advancing age compelled him to retire from these appointments, and for some time past he had enjoyed the well earned repose, which is the reward of all long and useful lives. He was one one of the most highly esteemed citizens, and his death is much regretted" 82. [22] Ledger [ IN MEMORY OF ] EDWARD COLES DIED THE 28th OF MARCH 1817 AGED 45 YEARS JOHN WEST DIED THE 2nd OF FEBRUARY 1848 AGED 64 YEARS THOMAS COLES DIED THE 28th OF APRIL 1809 AGED 8 MONTHS FRANCES MARY COLES DIED THE 11th AUGUST 1817 AGED 3 WEEKS ELIZA COLES DIED THE 2nd OF OCTOBER 1844 AGED 29 YEARS ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE EDWARD COLES AND JOHN WEST DIED THE 25th OF SEPTEMBER 1854 AGED 72 YEARS EDWARD ROBERT COLES SON OF THE ABOVE EDWARD COLES WHO DIED AT ROCHESTER 30th NOVEMBER 1878 AGED 75 YEARS CHARLES HERBERT COLES GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE EDWARD ROBERT COLES WHO ENTERED INTO REST 3rd SEPTEMBER 1926 AGED 65 YEARS Principal Probate Registry Index Edward Robert Coles. Administration granted to Edward Coles of Shanklin, Gentleman, son, Franklin T. Boucher of Stornaway, Customs Officer and Robert Clement Pope of Rochester, Gentleman, value of estate (re-sworn 1879),under £45,000. Charles Coles, of Worthing, Administration to widow, Sophia and Sophia, spinster. Value £7,336 0s 2d. COUCHMAN see Appendix 83. [23] Ledger Fragment {IN MEMORY OF] [WILLIAM ROBERT COWELL] [WHO DIED APRIL? [ ] 1851] [AGED 64 YEARS] ..................................Break.................................... ALSO MARY COWELL WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM ROBERT [COWELL] WHO DIED [ ] FEB[RUARY] [1866] AGED 74 YEARS 1855 Post Office Directory William Cowell, Tailor 84. [24] Ledger Fragment [IN MEMORY OF] [ SARAH HARRIETT CRESSWELL] OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 12th MARCH 1845 (AGED ABOUT 75) ALSO OF WILLIAM CRESSWELL LATE OF THE NAVY PAY OFFICE SOMERSET HOUSE BROTHER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1849 AGED 82 [YEARS] Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 3rd May 1844 Sarah Harriet Cresswell, widow, of Strood, formerly of Lympstone. All of her estate to Harriett Woollett of Strood, widow niece of late husband, she is also executor. Witnesses: Elizabeth Cresswell of Strood and William Croft of Grafton Street, Fitzroy Square, London. Proved 30th April 1845 85. [25] Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF CHARLES DOMINIC DAWES WHO MET WITH HIS DEATH AT THE GREAT HERMITAGE MAY 11th 1881 AGED 54 YEARS "In the Midst of Life we are in Death" ALSO CHARLOTTE SUSANNAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE BORN 18th JANUARY 1827 DIED 15th JANUARY 1906 "Thy Will be Done" CHATHAM OBSERVER "FATAL SCAFFOLD ACCIDENT AT HIGHAM MR DAWES KILLED AND SEVERAL WORKMEN INJURED INQUEST AND VERDICT On Wednesday afternoon, whilst a party of workmen, engaged in carrying out extensive alterations and improvements to the mansion known as "The Great Hermitage", Higham, next Rochester, were in the act of fixing some massive stone work upon the upper portion of the building, which is being considerably enlarged, the scaffold suddenly gave way precipitating the men to the ground, and dragging with it a portion of the stone work. Mr Charles Domineck (sic) Dawes, master mason, in business in Cuxton road, Strood, who had been superintending the placing of the stone and was on the scaffolding at the time, was killed instantly, some of the heavy material having fallen upon him, completely crushing him. Another man named William Humphries was very seriously injured internally, and his head was much bruised. He was at once conveyed to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester, where he now lies in a precarious condition. Two others named John Lines, bricklayer of New Brompton, and Alfred Toser, of Strood, sustained severe injuries. They were also removed to the hospital. Upon the news of the accident reaching Strood, much excitement was occasioned, as Mr West, builder, and contractor of Strood, had a large party of workmen, employed in hastening the completion of the work, in order that the owner, Mrs Cunliffe might take up her residence there, and it was not known who or many were injured. On Thursday afternoon, at 4.30 o'clock; W.J. Harris, Esq., Coroner for this district of the county, held an inquest on the body of the deceased, at the Sir John Falstaff and heard the following evidence. Mr McLellan, solicitor of Chatham and Rochester, represented Mr West and the deceased's son watched the family interests. Samuel William Butler, engine fitter, residing at Glanville road, Strood, said that the deceased was a stone mason and resided at Cuxton road, Strood, He was aged 54 years and was employed at the "Great Hermitage" in this parish. Thomas Patience, bricklayer's labourer, residing at Strood, said I was employed at the alterations of the "Great Hermitage", and the deceased was also employed there. Yesterday about five o'clock, I was waiting on the bricklayers about twenty yards from the scaffold upon which the deceased and two others were working. I saw the scaffold in the act of falling out. It appeared to come down, "end ways". I ran and caught one of the men named John Lines and called out for help. The deceased and the other man Humphries fell amongst the brick rubbish below. Two wooden corbels fell upon them but I could not say whether one of the corbels struck the deceased. One of the corbels had marks upon it and appeared to have struck deceased. The scaffolding appeared to me quite safe and was put up in the usual way. My opinion is that as the men were lifting, the strain cause upon the pudlock forced it out of the brick work and so the scaffold gave way. By a juryman: As the scaffold fell the pudlock fell. Mr John West said, I am a builder, residing at Strood, and I am engaged repairing the Great Hermitage, and the deceased was employed by me as a master mason. I was on the scaffold about half an hour before the casualty occurred and at other times during the day. It was put up in the usual way and, in my opinion, safe. I was called directly the accident occurred and went to the spot. I found the deceased and William Humphrey lying upon one another, the latter lying upon the deceased. I assisted to get Humphrey out and then found the deceased lying dead under him. The deceased was very much cut. Deceased's head had come into contact with something and it had cut him. I had seen the wooden corbel with blood on it and deceased may have struck his head on that. The men fell about ten feet. My theory as to the cause of the fall was that there was not sufficient care used in attempting to lift the corbels without tackle into it's place. If I had been present I should probably have directed them to use tackle. Deceased was responsible for this as master mason. The other two men were acting under his direction. The deceased was a man of great experience. The effect in not using the tackle was that more weight was brought to bear upon the scaffold. George Matthews, in the employ of Mr West, said I erected all the scaffolding around the building and lift all heavy weights. I considered the scaffold was safe. The men in lifting the corbel would naturally lean to the wall and by son doing they forced the pudlock out of it's place and so the scaffold fell. Nothing of the scaffold was broken. Joseph Longhurst Johnson gave similar evidence, The Coroner having summed up, the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death"." (Many monuments made by Dawe can be seen in local cemeteries and churchyards) 86. [26] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE REVD. THOMAS DEACON 14 YEARS INCUMBENT OF THIS PARISH BORN JUNE 21st 1786 DIED DECEMBER 4th 1846 ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] [1854] Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 29th June 1844 Rev. Thomas Deacon Household furniture, plate, linen, china, etc., money and all other estate, to wife Mary Ann, who is his executor. Witnesses: H. Wickham, Solicitor, Strood and R. Wickham Proved 26th December 1846 87. [27] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF AGNES LOTTIE DIBLEY WHO DIED 7th JULY 1879 AGED 10 YEARS MARIA SMITH WHO DIED 15th JUNE 1893 AGED 85 YEARS HENRY DIBLEY WHO DIED 19th JULY 1908 AGED 69 YEARS "The Memory of the Just is Blessed" MARY DIBLEY WHO DIED 7th MARCH 1918 AGED 81 YEARS 1874 Post Office Directory/1895 Kelly's Directory Henry Dibley, Boot Maker/ Henry Dibley and Son, Boot Makers and Leather Sellers Circa 1899, one of the Strood Trustees, Parochial Government (see photograph in "History of Strood" , by Henry Smetham Principal Probate Registry Index Henry Dibley, administration to widow Mary, value £156 19s 7d CHATHAM OBSERVER MR. HENRY DIBLEY Much regret has been caused in Strood by the death of Mr Henry Dibley, an old and highly respected tradesman. The circumstances are the more sad by reason of the suddenness of the event. The deceased, who carried on the business of a boot maker in North Street, was in the shop on Saturday and appeared in his usual health. Shortly before midnight he had a stroke and died at five o'clock next morning. The late Mr Dibley was 69 years of age. A native of Berkshire, he came to Strood thirty nine years ago and continued in business up to the tome of his death, residing in North Street, for upwards of twenty years. Although of a retiring disposition, he took an interest in matters affecting the welfare of the place. For many years he was a member of the Strood Trustees and was one of the founders of the Strood Workmens Institute. For twenty years he was chairman of the committee, and also Hon. Secretary for several years. When he retired from the committee in 1903 he was presented with an illuminated address, in which was inscribed the following resolution, "Resolved that the resignation of Mr Henry Dibley as a member of the committee be accepted with regret and that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to him for the very valuable and highly esteemed service rendered by him to this club since it's institution". The deceased was a member of the Strood Parish Church, he was also a regular attendant at the Sunday morning service in the Cathedral. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, when the body was interred in Strood Churchyard amid many manifestations of regret. The coffin was first taken into Strood Parish Church, where the service was conducted by the Vicar (Rev. A. T. Wallis) and the Vicar of Frindsbury (Rev. F. S. Forster), who also officiated at the grave. The mourners were the five sons, George, Frank, Ernest, Charles and Harry - ,and Mr J. H. Jennings, The Strood Trustees were represented by Messrs W. Edmonds, C. G. Link, W. J. Wenborn, W.H. Dakers, W. J. Dakers, T. Skinner, H. Palmer, J. S. Hitch, G. Dow, H. Smetham, T. C. Holliday, F. W. Clarke, A. Charrison, (assistant overseer), Messrs S. Manly, (secretary), Mr E. Couchman, (one of the oldest members), and Mr G. Patterson, (steward), represented the Strood Institute............" FRENCH see STACE 88. [28] Headstone with Blank Ledger covering Vault (See Interior Monuments) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MR. THOMAS FRY LATE OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED AT RAINHAM THE 25th OF AUGUST 1832 AGED 68 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 10th OF APRIL 1842 AGED 69 YEARS ALSO FRANCES FRY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1856 AGED [5]3 YEARS ALSO CHARLOTTE STROUGHILL DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE MR. THOMAS FRY WHO DIED JULY 8th 1861 AGED 49 YEARS ALSO CHARLES FRY SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1862 AGED 47 YEARS (This vault adjoins the Bulmer monument) 1861 Census Charles Fry, Fund Holder, brother in law to Martin Bulmer. Principal Probate Registry Index Charles Fry, administration to Ann Wynn of Strood, sister, widow. Value under £2,000 89. [29] Ledger IN MEMORY OF ANN WIFE OF JAMES GANDEE HAT MAKER OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED NOV. 30th 1821 AGED 36 YEARS 90. [30] Ledger (See Interior) [IN MEMORY OF] [MIL]LISCENT WIFE OF J. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW DIED 15th JANUARY 1818 AGED 59 YEARS ALSO MARY WIFE OF JOHN GOWER OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 17th OF MARCH 1848 AGED 61 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED JOHN GOWE[R] WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 4th OF APRIL 1867 AGED 82 YEARS GOLDSTON see STEVENS 91. [31] Ledger IN MEMORY OF JOHN GOUGE OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 12th 1849 AGED 74 YEARS ALSO FRANCIS KING SISTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1849 AGED 89 YEARS ALSO CHARLES GOUGE SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1966 AGED 59 YEARS Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 28th October 1848 John Gouge, Saddle and Collar Maker. Family Bible with Life of our Saviour, to son John Hazel Gouge. His watch and seal, to son James. Two Bonds from the Trustees of Strood Parish, for £200 at interest if 4 ½ per cent, the other for £116 at 5%, to his sons, (above), equally shared. All furniture and household goods, ready money and money in Benefit Club held at Canal Tavern in Frindsbury, and residue of personal estate to Samuel Tu[rner] of Strood, Gentleman, upon trust, for benefit of wife, Annie Gouge, as long as she remains his widow, and for the maintenance and education of his daughters and son, Elizabeth, Emily and William. His freehold house and 6 acres, in Frindsbury occupied by William Ballard, to be shared equally by his sons, John and James. Two freehold houses and ¾ acres of land near the Stone Horse, in Frindsbury, occupied by William Ballard and freehold cottage and ½ acre in Cliffe occupied by William Ballard, to son Charles. His freehold dwelling house in Strood to his wife. Executor Samuel Turner is only executor of the part of the will relating to his widow and children, Charles, William, Elizabeth and Emily. Sons John and James are executors of all other parts. Witnesses: Henry Watson Whaley, Samuel Clark and Robert James Clark. Proved 17th October 1849 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 17th July 1849 Frances King £52 10s of Bank Stock and residue after usual expenses, to Elizabeth Gouge, wife of John Hazel Gouge, Carpenter; he is sole executor. Signs will with a mark. Witnesses: Robert James Clark, Parish Clerk, William Tomlin, Gentleman and James Wells Waters ?, Tailor Proved 18th December 1848 GOWER see GIBBS 92. [32] Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF REBECCA COLE WIFE OF THOMAS HARCOURT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 30th DAY OF JANUARY 1853 IN THE 30th YEAR OF HER AGE ALSO OF THE ABOVE THOMAS HARCOURT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 13th DAY OF APRIL 1891 FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS LAY CLERK OF ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL ALSO GEORGE HARCOURT [ ] SON WHO DIED ON THE [ ] OF JULY 18[56] [ AGED 3 ½ YEARS] 1855 Post Office Directory Thomas Harcourt, Piano Tuner, Principal Probate Registry Index Thomas Harcourt, formerly of 57 High Street, Rochester, late of 1 Boley Hill. Music Seller, Piano and Harmonium dealer. Administration to widow, Elizabeth and son Thomas, an Organist of Gorden Terrace, Rochester. Value £1,433 5s 7d CHATHAM OBSERVER "FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. THOMAS HARCOURT The remains of the late Mr Thomas Harcourt, whose death at the age of 68, we recorded in our last issue, were interred with every token of respect in the family grave in the old parish churchyard at Strood, on Saturday afternoon, the funeral being witnessed by a large number of friends, who had long been intimately acquainted with the deceased. The late Mr Harcourt was in business in the city for 30 years as a music publisher, etc., and for 30 years held the position of Lay Clerk at the Cathedral Church, and also taught the choristers for many years under the organist, Mr Hopkins. This being so, it was only natural that the Cathedral choir should attend the funeral, and pay a last tribute of respect to the deceased's memory. The funeral cortège, consisting of a car and three carriages, left deceased's late residence in Boley Hill, shortly before two o'clock. The mourners were – Mrs Harcourt, (widow), Mr Thomas Harcourt, (son), Mr Harcourt Armes, and Mrs Thomas Harcourt, Jun., (daughter in law), Mr John Harcourt and Mrs Folkes, (cousins), Mr Nokes, Mr John West, Mr W. F. McLellan. The coffin was of massive plain oak, with black furniture, and was thickly surmounted with beautiful wreaths and crosses, sent by members of the family and friends. The plate bore the following inscription "Thomas Harcourt, died April 13th 1891, aged 68". On the body being conveyed to the principal entrance of the church, was met by the Rev. George Farmer, (Curate in charge of St. Matthew's, Borstal), and the Cathedral choir in robes, and also Mr J. G. Jeffery (an old friend of the deceased), and the beautiful opening sentences of the Burial Service were immediately commenced, to Dr Croft's appropriate music, Mr John Hopkins, (the Cathedral organist), being at the harmonium. The appointed Psalm was also chanted by the choir, who also concluded the musical portion of the service at the graveside. Mr John Hoplins presiding at another harmonium placed there for the occasion on a raised platform. The service was most impressively read by Mr Farmer, and the singing was rendered with that great care and tasteful expression which the deceased was always so very particular in cultivating with the choirs he instructed. Before the service was concluded the hymn, "There is a blessed home", (A and M), was well rendered. The wreaths and crosses were sent by the following friends – The Widow, Mr and Mrs Thomas Harcourt, Martha, Mary and Alice, (nieces at Norwich), Mrs Richard Moore, Mr W. F. McLennan, Mr and Mrs Dibley and family, a token of respect from Mr John Ashdown after 28 years of business connection with Mr Harcourt, Mr W. T. Boucher, (Sandgate), the Misses Formby, Mr George R. Dale and family. Among those present at the graveside, in addition to the mourners, were Mrs J. West, and Mrs Nokes, Rev. Canon Jelf, Rev. A. L. Coates (Vicar of Shorne), Rev. J. H. Jackson (Vicar of Frindsbury), Mr Churchwarden Allsworth, Mr C. T. Ellington, Mr George Dale, Mr Ernest Dale, Mr J. Hopkins, Mr George Hopkins, Mr W. Makepeace, , Mr J. Voysey, Mr G. F. Mariner, Mr T. C. Holliday, Mr J. B. Fearnley, Mr J. G. Jefferey, Mr J. Newman, Mr J. Ashdown, Mr J. Basset, Mr and ,Mrs J. A. Nash,Mr W. Day, Mr E. J. Hegley, Mr Couchman, Mr H. Sweet, Mr E. Packham, Mr J. Huggett, etc. The late Mr Harcourt was for some years choirmaster at St. Margaret's Church, and his son is now organist and choirmaster. On Sunday evening at that place of worship, at the close of the evening service, Mr George Dale played as an out voluntary two pieces which were great favourites of the deceased gentleman, Spohr's "Blest are the Departed" and "Praise His Awful Name", by the same composer" 93. [33] Ledger THOMAS HAWKINS HIC JACENT CINERES OBIIT ANNO AETATIS 56 21st APRIL 1814 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 2nd July 1808 Thomas Hawkins, Esquire Appoints friends William Drove? And Richard Saxham, both of New Inn, London, are executors. To his housekeeper, Hannah Sawyer, if she is still with him, "but not otherwise", an annuity of £150, out of his personal estate. His executors have £100 each. To Charlotte Huggett, spinster, £100; to all his servants with him at his death, (except latter two), £5 each and decent mourning clothes. To his executors and Hannah Sawyer, a mourning ring of 2 guineas value. Also to Hannah Sawyer, if in his service, his furniture, fixtures, plate, linen, china, books, pictures, prints, trinkets and all other effects, (money and investments excepted). His executors, his dwelling house in Strood, purchased from Richard Knight, upon trust, for the use of Hannah Sawyer, condition as before, and then to his own right heirs as intestacy. Rest and residue of personal estate, after legacies and usual expenses, to such as would be entitled under intestacy rules. Witnesses: Edward Twopenny, Junior, E. J. Twopenny, Attorney, Rochester and D. B. Lewis Clerk to Messrs Twopenny. Proved 20th July 1814: Executors have renounced execution of will. Granted to Martha Wilson, sister and only next of kin. Note in margin dated 30th 1827: Will not administered by Martha Wilson, deceased. Now granted to William Wilson, her son and executor. 94. [34] Coped Stone North Side IN MEMORY OF MARY ANN REBECCA WIFE OF WILLIAM BLAKE HILL WHO DIED MARCH 27th 1880 AGED 71 YEARS South Side IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM BLAKE HILL LATE RETIRED OFFICER H.M. CUSTOMS WHO DIED AT LIVERPOOL FEB. 19th 1908 IN HIS 90th YEAR 95. [35] Fallen Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF RICHARD HOLLINGDALE DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1856 AGED [59 YEARS] ALSO SARAH HOLLINGDALE RELICT OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 9th 1863 AGED 56 YEARS ALSO CHARLES WRIGHT WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1878 AGED 42 [YEARS] ALSO JOHN HOLLINGDALE WHO DIED IN CROWN LANDS, MELB[OURNE] 8th OCTOBER 1883 AGED 40 [YEARS] [ALSO] FREDERICK HOLLINGDALE DIED 13th DECEMBER 1850 [AGED 18 YEARS] "We know that we have passed Into Life because we Love Thee" HORACE HOLLINGDALE DIED 6th AUGUST 1851 AGED 15 YEARS ALSO SARAH AND [ ] WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY ALSO EMILY DEBO[RAH WRIGHT]* WHO DEPARTED INTO THE [ 1906 ] AGED 72 YEARS *Not buried here? Not in the register, died in the Greenwich Registration District 1855 Post Office Directory Richard Hollingdale, Baker Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated Robert Hollingdale, Corn Dealer and Flour Factor The wife Sarah, all real and personal estate, she is executor. Witnesses: Hohn S Cobb and John Langford Proved 5th April 1856 Principal Probate Registry Index Sarah Hollingdale, administration to Emily Deborah Hollingdale, value under £450 96. [36] Ledger IN MEMORY OF BARNABAS HOWES WHO DIED ON THE 9th OF AUGUST 1860 AGED 69 YEARS ALSO SARAH ELIZABETH HOWES WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED ON THE 27th JULY 1827 AGED 36 YEARS ALSO REBECCA MIDRED THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE STEVENS OF THIS PARISH AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED ON THE 12th OF MAY 1866 AGED 44 YEARS ALSO JESSE STEVENS WHO DIED ON THE 24th JULY 1869 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO ANN STEVENS RELICT OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED ON THE 24th OF SEPTEMBER 1882 IN THE 86th YEAR OF HER AGE ALSO GEORGE ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE JESSE AND ANN STEVENS WHO DIED ON THE 19th OF FEBRUARY 1916 AGED 97 YEARS 1851 Census Barnabas Howes, Police Constable in Chatham 1855 Post Office Directory George Stevens, Druggist, Agent for Yorkshire Fire & Life Principal Probate Registry Index Barnabas Howes, of Little's Cottages, Frindsbury, administration 1867 to Mary Ann Howes, of Higham, value of effects, under £200 Jesse Stevens, of Troy Town, Rochester, died at Ordnance Place, Chatham. Administration to son George, a Chemist of Strood. Under £300. George Stevens, died at Albany Terrace, Chatham, administration to Sarah Ann Stevens and Ann Greenwood, wife of Arthur, value £35, 207 4s 97. [37] Chest Tomb, Sides Extremely Eroded (Also see Interior) HULKES TOMB ORIGINALLY WITH RAILINGS AND COVERED BY A ZINC COVERED CANOPY Ledger (Crest) IN MEMORY OF THOMAS HULKES, ESQ. [WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] 1805] [AGED 72 YEARS] ALSO SUSANNAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE[WHO DIED DECEMBER [ ] 1821] [AGED 88 YEARS] THOMAS EDW. HULKES, ESQ. SON OF THOMAS & SUSANNAH HULKES [BORN] JANY. [ ] 1774 DIED JANY. [24th ] 1824 WILLIAM WILDE DAY, ESQ. [WHO DIED 6th MAY 1844] [AGED 75 YEARS] [ Verse ? ] South Side SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES HULKES, ESQ. SON OF THOMAS & SUSANNAH HULKES [WHO DIED 29th JANUARY 1821] [IN HIS 50th YEAR] [EDWA]RD THOMAS DAY HULKES, ESQ. [SON OF THE ABOVE ?] [WHO DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1823] [AGED 27 YEARS] North Side [SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF] [ ? ] EDWARD HULKES, [ESQ.] [ ] [ ] West Side CHARLES HULKES SON OF JAMES & JANE HULKES [WHO DIED] [ [ ] JULY 1828] [AGED 14 MONTHS] East Side Illegible Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 22nd August 1805 Thomas Hulkes, of Strood, Esquire, Alderman of the City of Rochester To wife Susannah, £100, also household furniture, plate, linen, china, etc., (except fixtures), she is to have free use of his house in Strood, but not stables, storehouses, lofts, granaries or other buildings, now used or to be used by their son Thomas Edward, in his business as miller, unless she pays rent for these premises. Also to Susannah, an annuity of £200 for life, out of his brewery in Chatham or other buildings or public houses; this is to be paid by son James, who for some years has carried on the business as a partner, or by others, as laid out in will. To Francis Barrow, Surgeon of Strood, all his brewery and all public houses and other buildings with all utensils and fixtures, upon trust. Barrow is to permit son James Hulkes and his son or sons, to takes rents and profits and an annuity of £200. If James has only daughters, and she or they live to 21 years, then, upon trust, Barrow will by sale or mortgage, raise £4,000 and pay daughter or daughters at 21 years, shared equally. Son Thomas Hulkes is also to rents and profits from brewery business, for life, after his death, then to his son or sons, shared equally, Barrow also to renew leases. To son James, all horses, drays, carts and carriages, malt, corn, grain and other stock. To Francis Barrow, his dwelling house in Strood, upon trust, subject to rights of his widow; and other buildings used or will be used by son Thomas in business of miller, also his house, corn windmill and lands in St. Margaret's, Rochester, occupied by Thomas Huggins, (nephew), and all other houses, mills, storehouses, granaries, etc., used in his business as a miller, and other freeholds and leaseholds, not belonging to the brewery in Chatham, to allow son Thomas rents and profits of his other freeholds and leaseholds. If son Thomas has no sons, Barrow is to raise £4,000 to pay to daughter or daughters at 21 years, as before. Barrow will, from time to time, allow son James rents and profits from the freehold and leasehold trust estates. After the death of James, upon trust, for his son or sons. To son Thomas, all horses, carts, wagons and other stock used in the mill business, also to Thomas, £2,000. To nephews and nieces, Thomas and William Huggins, Ann Grant and Mary Bridge, £100 each. The children of late nephew, Richard Hurt, £100 equally shared. To Ann Falshaw of Strood, widow, and Ann her daughter, and to Elizabeth wife of Francis Barrow, 10 guineas each. To Francis Barrow, £50 upon proving the will. His two sons or survivor, to take, within 12 months of his death, to take money from his personal estate, ans invest it in their names for the Vicar of Boughton Monchelsea and the perpetual Curate of Strood. The amount will be that needed to raise £5 per annum, shared (i.e. £2 10s each), which is to be used for buying bread for poor persons of both parishes, who do not receive parish alms. This is to be distributed on the Sunday preceding February 22nd each year, after divine service. Concerning his banking business, in Rochester, "Rochester, Chatham and Strood Bank" and firm of "Day, Hulkes and Company" , so Thomas will succeed him as a partner. Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Solicitor, Strood, George Stur.... ? And M. Comport, Clerks to Mr Gibbs. Proved 26th April 1806 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated4th July 1776 James Hulkes, 1726 – 1781, was the brother of Thomas Hulkes, above, (both born in Boughton Monchelsea). It seems he was buried in the Hulkes vault (see widow Ann's will). Although there is no visible inscription to him (or his widow) on the tomb, there may have been a simple ledger, which was replaced in 1805 by the grander monument there today. Whether or not this is the same vault, I believe it will be of interest to include concise versions of their wills as well. James Hulkes, of Strood, Baker and Alderman of the City of Rochester Appoints wife, Ann and brother, Thomas Hulkes, executors. To sister An Hurst, an annuity of £20 for life, this comes from his house and farm at Sole Street, in Frindsbury, Higham and Cliffe, lately occupied by William Heath, but now in his own occupation. To sister Mary Hulkes, an annuity of £10, this from his property known by the sign of "The Dolphin" in Strood, occupied by John Spangbourne. All other freeholds, (subject to payment of an annuity of £10 to nephew, John Gunston, after the death of wife Ann), to the use of his brother, Thomas. His leaseholds, (subject to the charge of an annuity of £20, from his property called "Newark Estate"), payable to nephew John Gunston after widow's death, to wife Ann, she to keep in good repair and renew leases, after her death, to brother Thomas for remainder of term(s). To wife, Ann £100; to sisters Ann Hurst, Mary Hulkes, Jane Thames, widow, Elizabeth Austen, widow and Susannah, wife of brother, Thomas, £10 each. To John Gunston, £5; to nephews, Richard Hurt and John Huggins, £50 each at 21 years; to Also to John Huggins, £200, when executors think it prudent to enable him to go into business as a master. From his personal estate, executors will provide James Huggins clothes and other necessaries during his apprenticeship; he is also to get £20 at the end of his apprenticeship to buy a chest of tools, subject to "that he bears the character of his present master of being sober and honest". To nieces, Ann wife of James Hearnden, Sarah, wife of William Tranah and Mary Huggins, Spinster, £5 each. In his former will he had made nephews and nieces ? , (except James Huggins), and he now "hopes God will forgive them as I freely and sincerely do and have done this only that they may remember it". To James Hearnden, £5; he had given him considerably more money in his former will but " he knows he has the same cause for reflection as his wife and her sisters have". (I wonder what the offence was?)0 To wife Ann, her gold watch with chain and seal and his gold ring, pieces of old money and coins, she owned at their marriage. After her death, his books, rings, pieces of old money and coins, and piece of gold, as follows, to nephew Richard Hurt, his mourning ring he had for his late cousin, James Hulkes, ? Dictionary and 15 volumes of ? "History of England"; to nephew, John Huggins, his mourning ring which he had for his late brother, Thames and 8 volumes of the "Spectator", 3 volumes of "History of America" and Montaigne's "Farriery" ? To nephew Thomas Huggins, his mourning ring which he had for his late brother in law, Edward Austen, his new "Whole Duty of Man", Young's "Night Thoughts" and Young's "Mans' Companion"; also to John Huggins, his joint gold ring and 2 volumes of "Chamber's Dictionary" To nephew William Huggins, his Bible, marked on the inside cover, upon red leather, with his and his wife's name, Addison's "Evidence", "The Unfortunate Young Nobleman" and the "Life of Peter the Great, Czar of Moscovy" Also to James Huggins, his 2 guinea piece of gold and his "Freeholder's Magazines". Rest of Books, equally divided between all his own nephews and nieces, children of his brother, Thomas and sisters Ann and Elizabeth. To nephew John Gunston, after his wife's death, his gold watch and gold seal, silver shoe buckles and knee buckles, his gold Maroc stone studs and Scotch pebble sleeve buttons. To nephew James Hulkes, after his wife's death, his pint tankard, tortoise shell tobacco box, with his name on it and silver spurre? Rest of his buttons, buckles, clothes and anything else not disposed of, to his own nephews and nieces, shared as his wife thinks fit. Residue, to nephews and nieces, children of Thomas, Ann Hurt and Elizabeth Huggins, shared equally. Witnesses: Peke Rogers, Edward Farthing and Edward Twopenny Codicil dated 26th September 1781 He is now Mayor of Rochester. He has given nephew, John Huggins, £200 to help him into business and directed his executors to supply him with clothes and money for a box of tools. He now revokes the bequest of £200 and now gives him £10 instead. Witnesses: Mary Boghurst, George Gates and Jonathan Prall Proved 7th December 1781 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 9th July 1791 Ann Hulkes, Widow of Strood Desires to be buried in the vault in Strood Churchyard with her late husband, James. Appoints John Boghurst of Strood and Edward Austen of London, executors; to each of them, £20 for mourning. The nephew John Gunston, £10 for mourning. All of her clothes to cousins, Rebecca, Ann and Mary Boghurst, Edith, Catherine and Sarah Jarman, shared equally. To Miss Elizabeth Boghurst, daughter of John Boghurst, her best set of china, "which was my sister Thames". Money in public funds to be continued by executors and interest to go to nephew John Gunston, for life. After his death, the principal sum to his children, living at her death, shared equally. If there are no children then to the 2nd cousins of her mother and father, shared equally. If John Gunston sells or mortgages the interest the legacy is void. John Gunston has not been heard from for some years,it is not certain if he is alive or dead. So executors can advertise for him for 12 months after her death, if he or his children do not appear in that time, his legacy is void. Then his legacy goes to the 2nd cousins of her father and mother. Rest and residue of cash and securities (except in public funds), debts, plate, linen, pewter, brass and bedding, etc., and personal estate, to executors, in trust. After debts and funeral costs, etc., are paid, bequeathed as follows, to Richard Boghurst, brother of her executor, £5; to cousin, Rebecca Boghurst,£5 and silver tea caddy; to cousin Ann Boghurst, £5 and her watch; to cousin, Mary Boghurst, £5 and her diamond cluster ring; to brother in law, Thomas Hulkes, and Susan, his wife, £5 each; to her two sisters, Mary Hulkes and Ann Hurt, 5 guineas; to nephew and godson, James Hulkes, son of Thomas, £20 and piece of old gold, valued at 12 guineas and her Bible, which was her brother Thames "whose name is inscribed therein in gilt letters on leather". To nephew, Thomas Hulkes, the other son of her brother in law, Thomas, £5; to Mrs Elizabeth Bellows, £5; to her present servants. Ann Edmonds and Elizabeth Casey, if with her at time of her death, 5 guineas each. Rest and residue of real and personal estate, not already bequeathed, to second cousins of her father and mother, shared equally. Witnesses: John Morson, James Alchin and John Dudlow, Clerk to Mr Gates, Attorney of Rochester. Proved 10th March 1797, power reserved to John Boghurst Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated, 16th June 1768 James Hulkes, seems to be a cousin of the father of the above Thomas and James Hulkes. There is no indication of where he was buried at Strood and there is no surviving inscription, but I am including this concise will to compliment the others. Note the Boughton Monchelsea connection. James Hulkes, of Strood, Gentleman, Alderman of the City of Rochester. Sometime Mayor of the City. He has Old South Sea annuities in his name amounting to £2,000, £550 of this is the property of his sister, Elizabeth Prescott of Strood, widow, for which he is the trustee; his executors will transfer the £550 annuities to his sister if she requires it, or, in case of her death, t her executors. To sister Elizabeth, £100 and the furniture of her chamber; to Penelope Hall, his late wife Sarah's niece and daughter of the late Elkington Hall, all his wife's clothes and her child bed linen and £10 for mourning. He discharges Penelope from costs of board, clothes and education to the day of his death. To Rebecca Toller widow of late cousin, Thomas Toller of Chatham, Shipwright, £100; to Susanna Harrold wife of [ ] Harrold, a gunner in the Royal Navy and daughter of Tomas Toller, £50; to kinsman, Thomas Hearnden of Maidstone, son of late cousin, Amos Hearnden of Boughton Monchelsea, Tailor and Ursula his wife, £100; to Ann Wise, widow and Mary Jarman, wife of John Jarman, sisters of Thomas Hearnden, £50 each; to kinswoman, Mary Hulkes late of Strood, now of Linton, Spinster, daughter of Richard Hulkes, late of Boughton Monchelsea, Blacksmith, £50; to kinswoman, Ann wife of William Hurst and daughter of above Richard Hulkes, £50 (father of the above James and Thomas Hulkes); to Richard Hurst, son of Ann Hurst, £50 at 21 years; to cousin Gabriel Barham of Chatham, Bricklayer, son of late cousin Ursula Barham, £100; to James Hearnden, son of kinsman, Richard Hearnden, late of Strood, Baker, £50. To friend and acquaintances, Phillip Boghurst and Charles Arnold, late of Frindsbury, 10 guineas each. To poor parishioners of Strood, £50, to be paid within one month after his death, to the Minister or Curate and Churchwardens of Strood, to be distributed to the poor who do not receive parish alms, as they think fit. All his water mill, mill house, stables, granary, marsh lands and mill ponds in Strood, leased from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, to Phillip Boghurst and Charles Arnold, upon trust, they are to permit sister, Elizabeth Prescott, for term left on lease, an annuity of £14. After her death, his kinsman. Thomas Hulkes, has mill for rest of term and pay above annuity of £14. (Thomas seems to be running mill ?). To friend Richard Pordage of Rochester, Alderman, (also sometime Mayor of the City), 10 guineas; to late servant, John Barnes, £12; to Mary Buggs, his other servant, 20 guineas; to Mary wife of William Hall, who was his servant for many years, 5 guineas; to John Huggins, of Hoo, Farmer, £50,(tenant of testator); to John, Ann, Mary and William Huggins, children of John Huggins by Elizabeth, his late wife, £40 each, at 21 years, if any die before they are 21, their legacy goes to Thomas Hulkes and James Hulkes, of Strood, Baker, shared equally. His portion of tithes from his farm called Temple Farm, given to him by the will of John Lampard late of Strood, Gentleman, and leased from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, for term left with benefit of renewal of lease, to James Hulkes. His house and farm and land in Noke Street, Frindsbury, Higham and Cliffe, lately occupied by John Lampard (deceased), with 5 acres of arable and land in Frindsbury near a pond called Maysole Pond, between the pond and GadsHill on the north east side and the Rochester to Gravesend road. The land will go to Penelope Hall, on her marriage to David Day. House and land in Noke Street, was lately occupied by William Heard and now occupied by John Huggins, Senior, goes to James Hulkes, the property is charge with the £14 annuity to Elizabeth Prescott; also to John Hulkes, £100. His freehold house in Cage Lane, Strood, purchased from John Pilcher, to Thomas Hulkes; his house in Strood, where he lately lived, with bakehouse and granary, occupied by James Hulkes, held on lease from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester. To Thomas Hulkes, all household linen; all plate and rings to Thomas and James Hulkes, shared equally .Rest of furniture and household goods in his dwelling house, to Thomas Hulkes. He has lent Thomas Hulkes several sums of money to enable him to carry on business of miller,not withstanding the bequests to him, he still owes money lent to him. This debt to be part of the rest and residue of the estate. Residue of money and personal estate, not already bequeathed, to James and Thomas Hulkes, shared equally, they are also joint executors. Witnesses: James Bartholomew, William Twopenny and R. S. Trowald Proved 8th November 1769 98. [38] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ELIZA DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM AND ANN HURLEY OF THIS PARISH BORN MARCH 18th 1813 DIED OCTOBER 18th 1842 ALSO GEORGE WILLIAM SON OF W.P. AND ANN HURLEY BORN SEPTEMBER 15th 1819 DIED MAY 30th 1845 ALSO WILLIAM R. HURLEY BORN JUNE 4th 1830 DIED NOVEMBER 11th 1863 ALSO FRANCES HURLEY NORN MARCH 28th 1817 DIED JUNE 26th 1883 1841 Census William Pearce Hurley, Verger of St. Nicholas 99. [39] Ledger (in two pieces) ENTRANCE TO THE VAULT OF JAMES KILLICK DIED MAY 16th 1823 AGED 57 YEARS [ALS]O SUKEY KILLICK WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7th 1836 AGED 67 YEARS Archdeaconry Court of Rochester Will, dated 16th May 1823* James Killick, Millwright His properties, mill buildings and grounds in Strood and Meopham in his own occupation and other freehold estate, to wife Sukey for life, as long as she remains his widow. After her death, or remarriage, then equally shared between his children, James, Thomas, John, Ann, Susan, William, Elizabeth, Richard, Mary, Hannah and Henry, for ever. All his money, securities, stock in trade, household goods, plate , linen, china and other personal estate and effects to his wife, as long as she remains his widow, subject to the maintenance and education of his children, during their minority. After her death or remarriage, then shared equally amongst his children. His wife is executor. Witnesses: J. Gibbs, Attorney, Strood, Thomas Killick, Organist of Gravesend and Samuel West, Clerk to Mr Gibbs. Proved 12th November, goods and effects valued less than £600 *Killick died on the same day KING see GOUGE 100. [40] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF REBECCA WIFE OF THOMAS KNIGHT OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 22nd OF MARCH 1848 AGED [8]2 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS KNIGHT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] OF NOVEMBER 1863 AGED 90 YEARS 101. [41] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN LAWRENCE ELDEST SON OF JOSEPH LAWRENCE, YEOMAN AND MARY HIS WIFE OF BILTON, WARWICKSHIRE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 26th OF NOVEMBER 1837 IN THE 39th YEAR OF HIS AGE ALSO JOSEPH LAWRENCE OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 2nd OF OCTOBER 1843 AT BILTON, WARWICKSHIRE AGED 39 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF GEORGE AND BETSY THOMPSON OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 20th FEBRUARY 1856 AGED 4 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS ALSO OF MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD FORD WILLIAMS OF BROMPTON AND WIDOW OF THE ABOVE NAMED JOSEPH LAWRENCE WHO DIED DEC. 22nd 1869 AGED 60 YEARS FRANCES BETSY THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE THOMPSON WHO DIED DEC. 4th 1870 AGED 47 YEARS ALSO GEORGE THOMPSON WHO DIED APRIL 9th 18[81] IN HIS 67th YEAR Wright's Directory 1838 Joseph Lawrence, Grocer, Tea Dealer, Cheesemonger and China Warehouse 1881 Census George Thompson, Grocer, employing 10 hands Principal Probate Registry Index George Thompson, Grocer, administration to Rei Fry, Grocer and Edward Ford Williams, Iron - Monger Wight's Directory 1838 Edward Ford Williams, Iron Monger 102. [42] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE LINK WHO DIED FEBRUARY 4th 1898 AGED 62 YEARS "Gone from us but not forgotten, Never shall his memory fade, Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger, Round the spot where he is laid" ALSO AMY LINK WHO DIED DECEMBER 31st 1918 AGED 82 YEARS ALSO EMILY ANNIE WHO DIED IN INFANCY Kelly's Directory 1895 & 1909 G. Link and Sons, Fruiterer, Florists and Coal Merchants, 135 – 137 High Street G. Link and Sons, Pork Butchers, 141 High Street and Greengrocers, 143 High Street 103. [43] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN SIMCOE MACAULAY LATE OPF THE ROYAL ENGINEERS WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 18[ ] AGED 61 YEARS ALSO OF HIS WIFE ANN GEE MACAULAY WHO WAS BORN JULY 12th 1802 AND DIED DECEMBER 27th 1861 AGED 5[9] YEARS 104. [44] Coped Stone North Side IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF HENRY MINTER MILLER WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1878 AGED 68 ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED MARCH 24th 1924 AGED 87 South Side ALSO CHARLES AND MARY ANN CHILDREN OF HENRY AND MARY ANN MILLER WHO DIED JULY 11th AND JULY 14th 1871 AGED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AND 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS 1861 Census Henry Miller, Fund Holder Principal Probate Registry Index Henry Miller, administration to widow, Mary Ann, Richard Mercer, Banker and Edward Hoar, Gentleman, both of Maidstone, value under £10,000. 105. [45] Coped Stone on high Rag Stone Base REV. GEORGE NASH, 38 YEARS VICAR OF ALLHALLOWS (NORTH OF THE CHURCH SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE REVD. GEORGE EDWARD NASH 38 YEARS VICAR OF ALLHALLOWS – HOO DIED AUGUST 8th 1874 AGED 75 YEARS ALSO OF MARY WIDOW OF THE ABOVE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS STEVENS, R.M. DIED MAY 2nd 1895 AGED 81 YEARS Principal Probate Registry Index Rev. George Nash, formerly of High Halstow, late of Strood, administration to Charles Edward Stevens Nash of Lewisham, son, value under £1,500 106. [46] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARIA PICNOT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OF PROBATION APRIL 26th 1859 AGED 62 YEARS ALSO OF ANDRE MARIE PICNOT HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN PARIS JUNE 10th 1853 AGED 67 YEARS AND WHOSE MORTAL REMAINS LIE INTERRED IN THE CEMETERY OF CLICHY ALSO OF NICHOLAS ANDRE ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN PARIS AUGUST 3rd 1830 AGED 27 YEARS AND WAS INTERRED IN THE CEMETERY OF MONTMARTRE ALSO OF THEODORE INFANT SON OF CHARLES AND JANE PICNOT OF THIS PARISH AND GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE ANDRE MARIE AND MARIA PICNOT DIED AUGUST 7th 1869 AGED THREE MONTHS ALSO OF EMILY FOURTH DAUGHTER OF CHARLES AND JANE PICNOT DIED FEBRUARY 24th 1880 AGED 6 YEARS 1881 Census Charles Picnot, Dentist and Chemist, two assistants and one apprentice 107. [47] Ledger (Probably had a related headstone) IN MEMORY OF HENRY JAMES RAY[SON] SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 8th OF DECEMBER 1851 AGED [64] [YEARS] Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 5th February 1848 Henry James Rayson To wife Mary, all of his estate, for life. After her death, then shared equally by his two daughters, Ann and Mary Rayson. His wife is executor. Witnesses: Thomas J. Hills, John Jenkins and T.R. Wickes Proved 6th April 1852 1851 Census Henry Rayson of London Road, Fund Holder in Oyster Fishery Co. ROCHESTER GAZETTE "INQUEST – THE LATE ACCIDENT AT STROOD:- On Wednesday an inquest was held at the Bull's Head, Strood, before J. Lewis, Esq., touching the death of Mr Henry James Rayson, who met with his death by a fall from a scaffold on Monday, the 8th instant. John Henry Rayson, of Rochester, carpenter, son of the deceased, said that his father with him was examining the spouts which had been put up to some cottages building for deceased at the foot of Strood hill. While so engaged near the end of the scaffolding, bending down and looking under the spouts, the putlock came out of the brickwork, and the board on which the deceased was standing fell with him. Witness endeavoured to catch hold of him, but was too far off. The height from which he fell to the ground was sixteen or seventeen feet. Witness immediately went to his father's assistance and removed him to his home. It was impossible, he said to account for the coming out of the putlock; he had himself been frequently on the same board, nor could he attribute blame to any one. Frederick James Brown, of Chatham, surgeon, attended deceased, whom he saw shortly after the occurrence; he was suffering under collapse, coldness of the surface, pallid features and imperceptible pulse; he was slightly conscious, the effects of the concussion having somewhat passed off. The bones of the pelvis were considerably bruised, causing as witness inferred, internal haemorrhage and urinary irritation. Deceased survived the accident about two hours, and he considered that death arose from internal haemorrhage. Verdict "Accidental Death" NEXT ISSUE OF ROCHESTER GAZETTE "The mortal remains of Mr Henry James Rayson, whose death we recorded in last week's obituary, as the result of fall from a scaffold, were interred in Strood Burial Ground on Wednesday last, when several of his neighbours and friends attended the funeral. A number of those belonging to the oyster fishery also followed to testify their esteem towards him, who for many years held the office of foreman over them". 108. [48] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY RING WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1884 AGED 62 YEARS ALSO ANN RING WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MAY 8th 1894 AGED 72 YEARS "Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear" 1881 Census Henry Ring, Licensed Victualler, "Amalgamation Inn" 109. [49] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE ROFFWAY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 10th July [1855] AGED 61 YEARS ALSO FRANCES ROFFWAY WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 20th MARCH 1887 AGED 79 YEARS GEORGE SON OF GEORGE AND FRANCES ROFFWAY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 1st AUGUST 1851 AGED 7 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS 1838 Wright's Directory George Roffway, Agent for Medway Canal Stone Wharf Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 19th May 1855 George Roffway, Licensed Victualler, "Canal Tavern", Frindsbury. To wife Frances, all plate articles, which were hers before their marriage, household furniture and effects, as she may choose. All money and investment in the Annirable (sic) Benefit Society, held at the Canal Tavern, and from the Rochester £50 Burial Society. Rest and residue, including lease of the tavern, granted by Mrs Ann Hulkes and Miss Anne Maria Hulkes, to William Woodham, the Younger, of Rochester, Maltster and Edmund Adersley of Rochester, Coal Merchant, upon trust, to sell and raise £50 annuity for his wife, for life. If she dies before the first payment, then to his daughter in law, Sarah wife of John Thorogood Roffway of Rochester, Victualler. Lot of technical details follow. Wife and daughter, Sarah are executors. Witnesses: William Edmund Payne, Solicitor, Rochester and William Aldersley of Rochester. Proved 2nd August 1855 110. [50] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF CAROLINE WIFE OF SAMUEL ROOK OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 13th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1853 AGED 57 YEARS ALSO SAMUEL GEORGE ROOK SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 28th DAY OF JANUARY 1862 AGED 43 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE NAMED SAMUEL ROOK WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 23rd DAY OF AUGUST 1863 AGED 78 YEARS 1851 Census Samuel Rook, Victualler of the "Three Gardeners" 111. [51] Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MR. JOHN SIMMONDS OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED JANUARY 25th 1833 AGED 46 YEARS ALSO ELIZTH. ANN SIMMONDS WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 30th 1857 IN HER 65th YEAR ALSO THOMAS RICHARD THIRD SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1861 AGED 37 YEARS ALSO GEORGE SIMMONDS THE [ ] SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 3rd 18[6]4 AGED 46 YEARS ALSO JOHN ROBERT SIMMONDS [ ] SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 187[ ] AGED [ ] YEARS 1824 Pigot's Directory John Simmonds, Linen Draper 1861 Census George Simmonds, Draper's Assistant at Frindsbury ? 112. [52] Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF AUSTIN ROBERT STACE WHO DIED DECEMBER 5th 1856 AGED 44 YEARS ALSO OF MARIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 19th 1861 AGED 42 YEARS ALSO OF THE FOLLOWING SONS OF THE ABOVE JOHN DIED APRIL 21st 1851 AGED 2 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS RICHARD SHREWBURY DIED MAY 7th 1851 AGED 2 MONTHS AUSTIN DIED JUNE 5th 1858 AGED 13 YEARS JOSEPH* DIED JANUARY 21st 1908 AGED 60 YEARS ALSO MARIA FRENCH SURVIVING DAUGHTER DIED [ APRIL] [ ] 1926 [AGED 81 YEARS] * See Interior Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 4th December 1856 Austin Stace All estate to wife, Maria. Brother in law, David French, Coal Merchant of Chatham, is executor. Witnesses: Edmund Saxby of Strood and Gabriel French of Chatham Proved 17th February 1857 1855 Post Office Directory Austin Stace, Iron Monger 1874 Post Office Directory Collis and Stace, Engineers, Ironmongers, Agricultural Machinery 1891 Kelly Directory J. Stace, Ironmonger Principal Probate Registry Index Joseph Stace, , Castle View Road, administration to Maria Stace, spinster, value £22,391 9s 4d 113. [53] Chest Tomb (West of Porch, also see Interior) THE STEVENS, GOLDSTON AND BENNETT TOMB TO THE LEFT, IN THE CORNER, THE KILLICK LEDGER Ledger IN MEMORY OF MRS. SARAH STEVENS THE WIFE OF MR. THOMAS STEVENS OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, BREWER WHO DIED THE 30th OF JANUARY 1774 AGED 39 YEARS ALSO JOHN GOLDSTON DIED [ ] OF SEPTEMBER 1780 AGED 53 YEARS ALSO OF MRS. ELIZABETH BENNETT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE [ ] [OF] OCTOBER 1787 ? AGED 59 YEARS ALSO PEGGY GOLDSTON DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE JOHN GOLDSTON & ELIZABETH BENNETT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 12th 1797 AGED 33 YEARS Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 6th March 1778 John Goldston, Maltster Wife Elizabeth, son George, George Gunning of Frindsbury, Yeoman and Phillip Boghurst the Younger, of Frindsbury, Yeoman, are executors. Wife, Gunning and Boghurst, are guardians of children, responsible for the maintenance and education of sons, George, John and William, until they are 21, and daughters , Ann and Peggy, until they are 21 or married. His dwelling house in Strood, with malt house and adjoining land, to son George, for ever. To his wife, £500; to daughters, Ann and Peggy, sons John and William, £500 each at 21. In meantime money to be invested and interest used, if executors think fit, used for children's benefit. Executors can use whole or part of each £500 for children's benefit. Residue of personal estate, household goods, implements of trade, after costs, to son George, for ever. Witnesses: Moses Roots, William Twopenny and Henry Hills. Proved December 16th 1780, power reserved to George Goldston, Gunning and Boghurst. January 6th 1791, administration granted to George Goldston, power reserved to Gunning and Boghurst. Value of goods and effects, not more than £2,000. STEVENS see HOWES STEVENS see NASH THOMPSON see LAWRENCE 114. [54] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF CATHERINE WIFE OF SAMUEL TURNER OF THIS PARISH [ ] A PAINFUL AND LINGERING [ILLNESS] WHICH SHE BORE WITH CHRISTIAN FORTITUDE DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 31st 1850 AGED 60 YEARS "She was what a wife should [be]" THOMAS SON OF SAMUEL AND CATHERINE TURNER OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED MAY 16th 182[6] AGED 6 YEARS ALSO AFTER A LINGERING AND PAINFUL ILLNESS, SINCERELY REGRETTED BY HIS AFFLICTED PARENTS TO WHOM HE HAD ENDEARED HIMSELF BY HIS AFFECTIONATE CONDUCT MARY SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE SAMUEL AND CATHERINE TURNER DIED JUNE 15th 1836 AGED 11 YEARS ALSO FOUR CHILDREN WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY 1824 Pigot's Directory Samuel Turner, Brewer, near the church. 115. [55] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ADA SOPHIA ROSE DIED DECEMBER 28th 1879 AGED 4 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS ALSO WILLIAM JOHN DIED JANUARY 14th 1880 AGED 5 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS THE BELOVED CHILDREN OF WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH WARD "Suffer little children to come unto Me" ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM WARD DIED JANUARY 1st 1902 AGED 52 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED FEBRUARY 22nd 1906 AGED 55 YEARS "In the midst of life we are in death" ALSO SUZANNAH WARD GRANDMOTHER OF THE ABOVE DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1880 AGED 56 YEARS "At Rest" Principal Probate Registry Index William Ward, late of Vicarage Road, administration to wife, Elizabeth, value of effects £292 116. [56] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES WATSON OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE 21st OF APRIL 1852 AGED 67 YEARS ALSO SARAH WATSON WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED THE 4th OF SEPTEMBER 18[66] AGED 72 YEARS SARAH DAUGHTER OF CHARLES AND MARGARIETE ELIZABETH WATSON DIED FEB 1st 1850 AGED 9 MONTHS AND 18 DAYS EMILY DAUGHTER OF CHARLES AND MARGARIETE ELIZABETH WATSON DIED 12th DECEMBER 1861 IN THE 9th YEAR OF HER AGE Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 17th April 1851 Charles Watson, Butcher and Cattle Dealer. His freehold slaughter house lodge and loft, lately erected by him, in his own occupation, near Strood High Street, 3 acres of land in Strood, his ½ share of freehold occupied by Robert McDuff, in Strood, (his son Charles owns the other half), leasehold, (leased from Dean and Chapter of Rochester), occupied by James Izaby, lately erected by Watson, near the first property, including stable, loft and lodge, his ½ share of a leasehold farm in Rainham and his share of live and dead stock, implements, etc., he holds jointly with Robert Durrant Watson of Rainham, (leased from Charles Auriel), and insurance policy from Norwich Union Life Assurance Society, dated 30th January 1832, on life of John Vain of Frindsbury, for £300, all household goods, money and investments, all personal estate, to his brother Henry Watson of Hadlow, Butcher, and William Moss of Rainham, Grocer, upon trust to value estate and give son Charles option to buy [ ? ]. Properties charged with an annuity of £20 for wife, Sarah, also to give daughter Ann option to purchase his freehold estate. If not trustees to sell freehold and leasehold and combine proceeds with personal estate, (house in Strood and ½ house occupied by McDuff and house occupied by Izaby and the lodge and loft). Personal estate, upon trust, for son Charles, daughter Ann and Mary wife of Robert Durrant Watson in equal shares. To son Charles, the fixtures of house and shop. To daughter Ann, all furniture in her bedroom in his house. Any real estate vested in him, as trustee, to executors, Henry Watson and William Moss, subject to the trusts. Witnesses: Proved 3rd September 1852 117. [57] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MR. JAMES WEST OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 18th OF FEBRUARY 1826 IN THE 37th YEAR OF HIS AGE ALSO OF MR. SAMUEL WEST OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON 24th OF NOVEMBER 1861 AGED 64 YEARS ALSO OF MRS. SARAH WEST WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 28th OCTOBER 1867 AGED 73 YEARS 1824 Pigot's Directory James West "Three Jolly Gardeners" 1838 Wright's Directory Samuel West "Three Gardeners" 1861 Census Samuel West, Proprietor of Houses Principal Probate Registry Index Samuel West, Gentleman, Administration to widow, Sally, value under £1,000. 118. [58] Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF JOHN WEST WHO ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 26th 1863 AGED 41 ALSO OF MARIA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP AT THE RESIDENCE OF HER SON FRANCIS NOVEMBER 30th 1897 AGED 74 "God is Love" BOTH FORMERLY OF LEICESTERSHIRE 119. [59] Coped Stone DUMPED INTO A DARK CORNER, NORTH OF THE CHURCH, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, HUMPHREY WICKHAM, WILLIAM BLAKE HILL AND HENRY MINTER MILLER North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF HUMPHREY WICKHAM SOLICITOR OF THIS PARISH DIED 10th DECEMBER 1893 AGED 87 YEARS South Side ALSO REBECCA ELIZABETH ELDEST DAUGHTER OF HUMPHREY AND REBECCA WICKHAM DIED 29th APRIL 1912 ALSO ELIZA SECOND DAUGHTER OF HUMPHREY AND REBECCA WICKHAM DIED 13th OCTOBER 1919 ALSO CHARLOTTE BROMLEY THIRD DAUGHTER OF HUMPHREY AND REBECCA WICKHAM DIED APRIL 4th 1923 Humphrey Wickham seems to have been a multi talented man. In addition to his private practise, he was Clerk to Strood Parish Trustees for 50 years; Clerk of Watt's Charity; Clerk for Hoo Union; Deputy Coroner for Kent. He was also, according to Smetham, a gifted amateur artist, craftsman, sportsman and writer of prose and poetry. He was also a pioneer archaeologist and antiquarian, he had a fine collection of Romano–British pottery from the extensive potteries at Upchurch Marshes. See Smetham's "History of Strood" pp 381 – 385. Principal Probate Registry Index Humphrey Wickham, Administration to his three daughters, value of effects, etc., £1, 302 14s 5d 120. [60] Ledger IN MEMORY OF BENJAMIN WINCH (FORMERLY OF HAWKHURST) WHO DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1848 AGED 85 YEARS ALSO OF HETTY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 24th FEBRUARY 1844 AGED 68 YEARS "They Sleep in Jesus" 1824 Pigot's Dirctory Benjamin Winch, Linen Draper, Strood. 121. [61] Ledger IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF JAMES WOOD WHO DIED 16th MAY 1845 AGED 66 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM HENRY WOOD GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 1st MAY 1842 AGED 11 DAYS ALSO MARY WOOD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 9th APRIL 1848 AGED 31 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM WOOD SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1849 AGED 43 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM HIS SON WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1849 AGED 3 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS ALSO CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM WOOD WHO DIED 27th FEBRUARY 1871 AGED 27 YEARS ALSO MARY WOOD WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM WOOD WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1855 AGED 69 YEARS ALSO WALTER WANSTALL WHO FELL ASLEEP EASTER EVE 1899 AGED 83 YEARS ALSO MARY ELIZABETH WOOD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM WOOD AND MARY WOOD WHO DIED 23rd SEPTEMBER 1912 AGED 63 YEARS 1874 Post Office Directory William Wood, Farmer, Wickham Farm 1881 Census Walter Wanstall, Retired Schoolmaster, 4 Grove Villas, Maidstone Road, Rochester. 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Williams 2014 Section D CHURCHYARD SOUTH WEST CORNER - 18th Century headstones These headstones, decorated with carved motifs,e.g. Putti, Urns, St. Michael, etc., have been saved from the destruction which took place, at some unknown date, in the last century, and re-sited in their present position. They were originally probably in the south part of the churchyard. They are mostly quite worn, one is completely eroded. SOUTH WEST CORNER GROUP WEST WALL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAY BATCHELLER HOOD STRUTFIELD HOOD PORTER ? BAKER ROOTS HOPPER DAVISON MILLS WELLARD WELCH HODGES TURNER BURR HENMARSH SKILLER 122. [1] Double Headstone WILLIAM AND MARY BAKER IN MEMORY OF WILL. BAKER DIED DEC. 22nd 17[ ?] AGED 44 ? YEARS | IN MEMORY OF MARY WIFE OF WM. BAKER DIED APRIL 1st 17 [ ? ] AGED 48 YEARS | ALSO SUSANNAH BAKER DIED [FEB. ?] 16th 1745 ? AGED 1 YEAR & 4 MONTHS | 123. [2] SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MR. WILLIAM BATCHELLER OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED THE 2nd OF NOVEMBER 1776 AGED 60 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 21st ? OF MARCH 1781 AGED 68 YEARS ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM DIED 26th MARCH 1763 AGED 28 ? YEARS ROBERT DIED [ ] 1763 AGED 18 YEARS WATKIN DIED 15th ? [ ] 17[ ] AGED 16 YEARS ALSO MRS. SARAH BRIDGE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED [ ] MAY 1806 AGED 7[ ] YEARS Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 14th January 1765 William Batcheller To wife Elizabeth, all household goods, plate, linen, etc., To daughter, Sarah, his silver watch. Wife is executor Witnesses: Nicholas Gill, George Parry and Henry Coward Proved 15th November 1776 At the bottom, endorsed with note "not to be registered", he wishes wife to have any money from lottery tickets he bought in 1773. Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 11th November 1805 Sarah Bridge, Widow By a deed of settlement prior to her marriage with Alexander Bridge, dated 8th March 1782, between herself, Alexander Bridge of Strood, Gentleman, Thomas Hulkes of Strood, Miller and Phineas Kite of Chatham, Tallow Chandler, South Sea stock in the names of Hulkes and Kite, £2,400 Old South Sea Annuities, established in or about 1751 and £750 New South Sea Annuities and another £400 in the same stock, purchased "during my coverture", plus £200 of Old South Sea Annuities, bought since she was widowed, in trustees names for her benefit. She now gives James Hulkes of Chatham, Esquire, John Snatt of Rochester, Esquire and John Gibbs of Strood, Gentleman, £2,400 Old South Sea Annuities, £1,150 New South Sea Annuities and £200 old South Sea Annuities, total £3, 750, upon trust. Within three months of her death, they are to transfer to John Puckle of Strood, Coal Meter, £1,000 of the new stock,plus £400 of the old stock. £500 of the same stock to Charlotte Taylor of Strood, widow, late Charlotte Puckle; to Frederick Puckle, a son of John and Charlotte Puckle, £500 old stock. To Mary wife of James Bridge, only son of her late husband by his first wife, £500 of same stock. To Mary and Frances Murton, daughters of the late Richard Murton of Chatham and Mary his wife, £600 of the same stock. £200 OF stock to Thomas Quarrington and £200 of stock to Robert Quarrington. £200 of stock to Frances wife of Thomas Clements ?, lately Frances Quarrington. Remaining stock to Elizabeth Bingham, her servant. Residue of personal estate, after funeral expenses, etc., to James Bridge. James Hulkes, John Snatt and John Gibbs are executors. Witnesses: George Streetin and M. Comport, Clerks to Mr Gibbs Codicils dated 11th November 1805 She had made bequest of £500 old stock, to Mary wife of James Bridge, she had empowered James Bridge to buy £100 of old South Sea stock, for herself on 11th November 1801. She has lately discovered that a further sum of £100 in this stock was purchased in the names of James Bridge and his wife, contrary to her wishes. James Bridge must alter the the bonds into her name. If he does not, in her lifetime, then she revokes his legacy given to Mary Bridge. In lieu of this she gives her £300 of the stock, "and no more". Rest of will ratified. Witnesses: George Streetin and M. Comport Proved 30th July 1806 124. [3] JAMES AND ELIZABETH BURR IN MEMORY OF JAMES BURR OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED [ ] AUGUST 17[ ] AGED 36 ? YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE WHO DIED 27th ? OF JANUARY 1777 AGED 90 YEARS ALSO SARAH THEIR DR. WIFE OF WILL. GREGORY OF YS PARISH WHO DIED YE 2nd OF JULY 1778 AGED 64 ? YEARS I have not found James Burr in the Burial Register ? Sarah Burr married William Gregory in the same year as her death Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 25th June 1776 Elizabeth Burr, widow. All of her estate to her daughter, Sarah Burr. Witnesses: William Evans, Richard Russell, Salesman ? And Taylor, Strood and John Cook, Attorney, Rochester Proved 27th March 1777 125. [4] GEORGE AND ANN DAVISON SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ANN FRANCES WIFE OF GEORGE JOHN DAVISON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE [ ] DAY OF [ ] [ ] AGED 45 ? YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE JOHN DAVISON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 14th ? DAY OF AUGUST [17]78 AGED 66 YEARS George Davison not found in Register, nor at both Rochester parishes, St. Mary, Chatham or St Mary Magdalene at Gillingham 126. [5] JAMES HENMARSH IN MEMORY OF MR. JAMES HENM[ARS]H OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 9th OF JUNE 177[5] AGED 87 ? YEARS Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated7th June 1775 James Henmarsh of Gillingham*, Gentleman To Rebecca Sugden, wife of Thomas Sugden of this parish, Shipwright, all of his goods, money, securities, household goods, etc., for ever. Rebecca Sugden is sole executor. Signs will with a mark. Witnesses: William King, John Sommerton and Edmund Marcon Proved 10th June 1775 * In the Burial Register, Henmarsh is described as "from Chatham". It should be noted that the will was proved, in London, one day after his death and a day before the funeral! 127. [6] Headstone lying on ground JOHN HODGES IN MEMORY OF JOHN HODGES OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL THE 11th ? 1789 AGED [ ] YEARS Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 5th August 1767 John Hodges, House Carpenter His two freehold house in the High Street, Strood, occupied by James Kidd and adjoining house, his own, and residue of money and interest, household goods, furniture, stock in trade, to wife Mary, for ever. She is sole executor. Witnesses: Richard Russell, William Burton and W. Stradwick, Attorney of Rochester Proved 22nd April 1789 128. [7] WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH HOOD TO THE MEMORY OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF WILLIAM HOOD WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER [ ] WILLIAM HOOD [ ] [ ] [ ] ALSO WILLIAM [ ] 129. [8] [ IN MEMORY OF CHILDREN OF ?] NATH. & H HOOD NATH DIED [ SEPT. [ ] [1749] RICH.? DIED [ APRIL [ ] 1752] AGED [ ] YEARS AGED 10 YEARS ANN HOOD NATH. HOOD DIED [JUNE] [ ] [1756] DIED 1st JUNE 1774 AGED 10 YEARS AGED 64 YEARS ALSO ESTHER HOOD WIFE OF THE ABOVE NATHANIEL HOOD DIED SEPTEMBER 7th 1798 AGED 85 YEARS Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 2nd April 1773 Nathaniel Hood, Blacksmith, Mayor of Rochester in 1771 To Edmund, George and Frances Netherwood, sons and daughters of Edmund Netherwood of Strood, Fisherman and Frances, his wife, also to Nathaniel Watson, son of his nephew, Nathaniel Watson, £50 each. The legacies to Edmund and Frances to be paid after the death of his wife, Hester. Money to be paid to their father and invested during their minorities. The legacy to Nathaniel Watson to be paid to him at 21 years, and invested by his executor until his wife's death. To nephew Nathaniel Watson, £50; to Richard Pordage the Elder of Rochester, Baker, (one of executors) £10. Rest and residue, implements of trade, to wife Hester, upon trust, that she pays Lucy Watson, widow of his cousin Richard Watson, 40 shillings per annum, while Lucy remains a widow.. Wife and Richard Pordage, executors. Witnesses: Elizabeth Wickens and Thomas Tomlyn Proved 15th July 1774 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Will, dated 23rd August 1798 Esther Hood, Widow To Francis Barrow, Surgeon, her 8 houses in Strood, leased from the Dean and Chapter of Rochester, all ready money and investments, household goods, furniture and personal estate, upon trust. After paying debts and funeral costs, etc., and legacies left by her husband, to sell and invest. Half of the invested money to children of the late Edmund Netherwood of Strood, equally divided. The other half to be equally shared amongst the children of the late Nathaniel Watson, of Strood, at 21 years. Until then interest to their maintenance and education. To Elizabeth Stone, her maid servant, if still with her, £60 and 2 of her best tablespoons; to Frances Ann Netherwood, widow, £50; to Francis Barrow, £40; to Ann wife of George Potter, £5; to Thomas Netherwood, son of Frances Ann, her silver tankard which once belonged to the grandfather of Nathaniel Watson, a half pint silver can and silver pepper castor; to Mary wife of Thomas Austen, a pair of sheets and damask table cloth and six damask napkins, marked R.M.H. To Frances Ann Netherwood, her silver waiter, pair of silver salts and spoons, all her clothes, counterpanes and household linen. To Nathaniel Watson, his grandmother's wedding ring and to each of his children, Edmund, Joseph, Mary, John, Thomas and William, one silver table spoon. To Edmund Netherwood, a silver quart mug; to George Netherwood, a silver pint can and tablespoon; to William Netherwood, a silver punch ladle, marrow spoon and table spoon; to Frances Netherwood, a tea chest, six silver tea spoons, sugar tongs, milk pot and table spoon; to Ann Netherwood, silver milk pot and two teaspoons. She signs with a mark because she is almost blind and weak Witnesses: William Halfhaw and John Gibbs Proved 12th December 1798 130. [9] JOHN AND MARGARET HOPPER IN MEMORY OF MR. JOHN HOPPER WHO DIED MARCH THE [ ] 1781 AGED 67 YEARS | IN MEMORY OF MRS. MARGARET HOPPER WIFE OF MR. JOHN HOPPER WHO DIED [AUGUST] 4th 177[8] AGED 56? YEARS | Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 12th February 1781 John Hopper, House Carpenter of Rochester Friend John Ely of Rochester, House Carpenter and Edward Netherwood of Strood, Fisherman and Dredgerman, are executors; to each of them, £5. To Elizabeth Hopper of Frindsbury, widow of his brother, Thomas, £10; to sister Mary, wife of Thomas Burten of Lenham, Yeoman, £30; to Ann Hollands of Strood, Spinster, sister of his late wife, Margaret,£20;to John Hopper of Harrietsham, Moses Hopper of Lenham, both husbandmen, Mercy Hopper of Strood, spinster; Christian wife of James Martin of Strood, Husbandman; Hester wife of [ ] Golding of Frindsbury, husbandman, sons and daughters of his late brother, Thomas, £5 each. Rest and residue to niece, Mary Hopper of Strood, spinster, daughter of his late brother, Daniel. Witnesses: William Twopenny Jnr. And E. J. Twopenny Proved 21st March 1781. Note: Edmund Netherwood written by mistake in will, Edward 131. [10] SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARY M[AY]* SISTER OF ELIZ. WIFE OF HENRY LOFT OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED MARCH 14th 1761 AGED 48 YEARS (*Wife of Robert May) 132. [11] TO THE MEMORY OF MARTHA SUTTON DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND JANE MILLS OF THIS PARISH HUSBANDMAN, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY [ ] 1759 AGED 21 YEARS ALSO OF MR. JOHN MILLS DIED 16th NOV. 1769 AGED 60 YEARS [Half eroded verses] (N.B. Husbandman is rather awkwardly placed, it refers, of course to John Mills) 133. [12] WILLIAM AND HANNAH PORTER IN MEMORY OF WILL. PORTER OF THIS PARISH TAYLOR HE WAS DROWNED AT WOULDHAM DIED 19th [DECEMBER 1773] AGED [ ] YEARS ALSO HANNAH HIS WIFE WHO DIED THE 17th ? OF APRIL 17[76] AGED [ ] YEARS Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 27th August 1765 William Porter, Taylor of Strood To wife Hannah all of his estate and effects, for ever. His wife, by her will, to give Hannah Robson, daughter of James Robson of Strood, Fisherman, and grand daughter of Hannah Porter, £100. His wife is executor Witnesses: Martha Mitton, William Boucher and Henry Mitton Hannah Porter renounces execution of will. Administration granted to three creditors, William Anderson of Eastcheap, Woollen Draper, Francis Starke of Rochester, Woollen Draper and Thomas Strover of Rochester, Taylor. They are bound by a bond of £800, to administer the estate. Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 27th September 1775 Hannah Porter, Widow All her personal estate, after usual expenses, to James Robson of Strood, Mariner, for ever. Signs will with mark Witnesses: Richard Russell and John Witheridge Proved 10th September 1776 134. [13] WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH ROOTS IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF WILLIAM ROOTS OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED AGED 39 YEARS ALSO OF MARY LATE WIFE OF TOM RYNOLDS OF THE PARISH OF ...................CHATHAM.. ground level AND DAUGHTER OF [WILL. AND ELIZ. ROOTS] [WHO DIED JULY [ ] 1790 ?] [AGED [ ] YEARS] | IN MEMORY OF WILL. ROOTS ? ? [AUG] [ ] 17[96] WHO DIED AGED [ ] YEARS OCT. [ ] 177[5] | Rear TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN ROOTS WHO DIED NOVEMBER [ ] 1796 ? AGED 62 YEARS | 135. [14] WILLIAM SKILLER IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM [S]KILLER? [WHO DIED NOVEBER [ ][1795] [AGED [50] YEARS] Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 11th July 1794 William Skiller, Dredgerman of Strood To daughter, Mildred, wife of William Newland, Blacksmith of Strood, 5 guineas. But if executor does not think it "proper" to pay this? To wife Anne, as long as she remains his widow, all furniture and household goods. Executor is to value all the latter after his wife's death. It then goes to William Friend of Strood, Sail Maker, upon trust, to distribute among testator's children, by his wife Anne, or if prudent, it can be sold and money raised, upon trust, to be shared among his children at 21 years of age. His dwelling freehold house in Strood, his two smacks, "Cassandra and "Resolution" and all other real and personal estate, to William Friend, upon trust. Friend can sell house and vessels and other estate as he thinks fit, to pay debts. Remainder of the money to be invested in Public Funds. Interest to his wife and four youngest children, Ann, Mary, Matilda Elias and Cassandra, as trustee thinks best. If his wife dies or re-marries, the interest to four youngest children until Cassandra is 16, if she dies then to the others at 16 years. If his estate amount to £600 or more, Friend will sell stock to raise £200 to be shared equally among his children, Susannah, William, Charles, John and Richard. If estate does not amount to £600, at time Cassandra is 16, then children have £10 each. If sun does not amount to £400 at Cassandra's 16th birthday, then interest to his wife and four youngest, until Cassandra is 21 or, if she has died, when youngest child is 21. If his wife dies or re-marries, then her share to four youngest children and the fund to children Susannah, William, Charles, John and Richard. Trustee can if he thinks fit, can use his vessels the fishing business and add income (rental ?) to his real and personal personal estate. Witnesses: Mark of Elias Armstrong of Kent Road, near the Halfway House, George Gammage of the same place and James Edmead Clerk to Mr Cross, Southwark. 136. [15] Double Headstone IN MEMORY OF DAVID STRUTFIELD OF THIS PARISH DIED [ ] SEPT. 1771 AGED [ ] | IN MEMORY OF SARAH WIFE OF DAVID STRUTFIELD DIED THE [ ] AGED 7[ ] YEARS | ALSO [MARY] WIFE OF JOHN BRADLEY DIED [FEBRUARY [ ] 1778 ] AGED [ ] YEARS ALSO THREE CHILDREN DAVID, JOHN AND SARAH | Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 13th July 1771 David Strutfield, Yeoman ? To wife, Sarah, his real and personal estate, for life, she to keep real estate in good repair and insured. To daughter Mary, £100; to David Moore, son of John Moore, £5. After his wife's death, to daughter Mary his "now dwelling house" in Strood and another house, occupied by Mr Jarrett, in Stood; his half share in three freehold houses in Rivers Alley in Rochester, occupied by Mr Chapman, Henry Martin and Mr Smith; and another house, leased from the Mayor and Citizens of Rochester, occupied by William Charlton, for ever. After the death of his wife, to daughter, Susanna his half share in the freehold, "King's Arms" in Rochester, occupied by James Jeter, her husband, for ever. Also to daughter, Susanna, a house occupied by Widow Nash, for ever; and his half share in three houses occupied by Mr Dally, Mr Wilson and Robert Fowler, for ever; and the leasehold (from Mayor and Citizens of Rochester), occupied by John Shackleton, for ever. Wife Sarah is executor and to pay costs of funeral, probate etc. Signs will with initials and rest of name filled in for him. Witnesses: William Jarret ?, mark of John Barnes and J. Bowes Proved 22nd October 1771 137. [16] RICHARD AND ELIZABETH TURNER IN MEMORY OF RICHARD TURNER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th OF JULY 1767 AGED 86 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH HIS WIFE DIED YE 20th OF MARCH 1765 AGED 82 YEARS Consistory Court of Rochester Will, dated 17th February 1761 Richard Turner, Fisherman and Dredgerman of Rochester Funeral costs, etc. , from his real and personal estate. To wife Elizabeth his leasehold dwelling house and wharf in Haven Key, in Rochester, leased from the Mayor and Citizens, and for freehold houses in Strood, occupied by Nathaniel Hood, Dinah Jackson, widow, Edward Streater and [ ] Williams, plus his share of Captain's Creek and the oysters, mussels and fish therein; all his ready money and invested money, households goods and furniture, for life. After his wife's death, the four freeholds in Strood, to grandson Turner Benfield, of Rochester, Fisherman and Dredgerman, for ever. The leasehold at Haven Key and part share in Captain's Creek, plus £100, to son in law, John Day of Rochester, Fisherman and Dredgerman, and his wife, Alice, (testator's daughter), foe ever. To Alice Benfield, daughter of his daughter, Alice, wife of John Day by her former husband, Deering Benfield, deceased, late of Rochester, Fisherman and Dredgerman, and to Martha Day and Ann Day, two more of their daughters, £50 each. Top his daughter, Ann wife of Thomas Taylor of Rochester, Husbandman, £150; to their daughter, Elizabeth Manclark whom she had by former husband, Arthur Manclark of Rochester, Mariner, £50. Rest and residue of personal estate, to daughters, Alice Day and Ann Taylor, equally shared. Wife Elizabeth and John Day are executors. Signs will with a mark. Witnesses: R. Pordage, Wittam Kennett Junior and Richard Bristow Proved July 21st 1767, granted to John Day January 11th 1770, granted to Alice Day, widow of John Day, who did not administer will. 138. [17] HENRY WELCH, ETC. SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MR. HENRY WELCH [WHO DIED MAY [ ] [1783] [AGED 42 ? YEARS] ALSO [ ] OF HIS CHILDREN DIED IN THEIR INFANCY [ ] [ ] WELCH [ ] BROTHER 177[ ] AGED [ ] [YEARS] ALSO [ SUSANNAH ] THE WIFE OF [ HENRY] WELCH LATE WIFE OF [ ] [ ] WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER 4th 1789? AGED 49? [YEARS] MR. JOHN WELCH DIED JUNE 1Oth 1830 IN THE SIXTY THIRD YEAR OF HIS AGE AND FIVE OF HIS CHILDREN WHO DIED IN THEIR INFANCY Rear IN MEMORY OF ANN WIFE OF JOHN WELCH WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1833 AGED 62 YEARS 139. [18] JOHN AND MARY WELLARD IN MEMORY OF MR. JOHN WELLARD [WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1776] [AGED [ ] YEARS] [ALSO] MRS. MARY WELLARD WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 4th ? DEC. 1811 AGED [74] YEARS END OF SOUTH WEST SECTION OF CHURCHYARD Back to St Nicholas Church, Strood Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Strood Cemetery recorded by David Williams KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage | Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names at end Back to Churchyards listed Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ - recorded by D. E. Williams 2009 Introduction Strood is a part of the City of Rochester, and is situated on the River Medway in North Kent. Strood Cemetery lies on high ground about ¾ of a mile south of the town centre. The original 6 acres of the cemetery was opened in early 1883, replacing the burial ground around the old parish church of St. Nicholas in the centre of Strood. An additional 3 acres was added in 1929/30. This record contains all the monumental inscriptions for graves established between 1883-1929. Additionally, the transcriber found 5 monuments from the old church in the cemetery. The sections are the official cemetery sections. A map of the cemetery, showing the sections The burial registers are held at the Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre, at the time of writing, situated in Strood; the centre also has local newspapers on microfilm, which contain obituaries and inquests relating to many of the people buried in the cemetery. Strood Cemetery is very well positioned, with panoramic views east across the River Medway to Rochester and beyond. It is very well maintained, although some individual monuments in the 1883 section were overgrown with ivy and other climbers, this has now been removed. The western edge of the 1883 cemetery is marked by a line of Scots’ Pines. Presumably a brick boundary wall originally ran parallel to the trees. Beyond the pines lies the 1930 extension. The boundary between Sections E and D is not clear, so the exact location of some monuments may not be strictly accurate; similarly, there is no obvious boundary between Sections H, J and K, so these are treated as one section. Sections L and N, to the north of the Non-Conformist Chapel, are non-conformist, including Roman Catholic. The largest monuments are in Section H, J and K, although they do not compare in scale with some of those in St. Nicholas Cemetery, in the neighbouring City of Rochester. Unfortunately a small number of headstones remain face down and unrecorded, due, in part, to an injury to the transcriber. The M.I.s are listed in two parts, the first covers the years 1883 (the year the cemetery opened) to 1913 and the second 1914 to 1929. Part 1 - 1883 to 1913 Part 2 - 1914 to 1929 Layout Plan of Cemetery Index of Names - from gravestones only Names Index ADAMS 223, 258 AKHURST 284 ALDGATE 570 ALEXANDER 268 ALLBRIGHT 545 ALLEN 84, 325 ALLSWORTH 219, 237 AMES 139 AMOS 291 ANDERSON 186, 187, 357, 606 ANDREWS 73 ANKCORN 423 APPLETON 14 ARMES 168 ARNELL 129 ARTHRELL 551 ASHTON 424 ATKINSON 45 AUBREY 457 AUSTIN 490 | BAITUP 313 BAKER 15,64,156,185,267, 316, 358, 359, 415, 479 BAKER 552, 578 BALDOCK 38, 247 BALL 94, 222 BALLARD 224 BAMBER 179 BANGHAM 425 BARKER 253 BARLING 51 BARON 20 BARROWS 360 BATCHELOR 491 BATEY 101 BATTY 579 BAVIN 317 BAYDEN 135 BEACONSFIELD 398 BEAN 553 BEASLEY 74 BEATRUP 580 BEGG 227 | BELL 61, 217, 542 BELLAMY 426 BENNETT 30, 245, 361, 427, 486, 607 BENTLEY 274, 318, 580 BERRY 233 BETT 428 BETTS 210 BISHOP 492 BLACKMAN 362a BLADEN 362b BLUNDELL 83, 116 BOAKES 291 BOARD 558 BOAST 554 BOILING 142 BONNEWELL 179 BONNIEWELL 429 BOOSEY 277 BOSWELL 190 BOURNE 151, 232, 258, 319, 555, 556 BOVINGDON 54 | BRADLEY 160 BRAND 7, 127 BRIDGES 514 BRIGGS 35 BRIGHT 143 BROAD 178 BROOKER 306, 363 BROOKS 81 BROWN 130, 192, 199, 294, 462, 493 BROWNING 74 BRYANT 430 BUCK 146 BURBIDGE 19 BURGOYNE 494 BURNETT 364 BURNEY 265, 581 BURNIP 110 BURNS 39 BURR 29 BURREN 64 BUSH 8 BUTCHER 31, 576 BYFORD 87 | 1-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607 | CAMPBELL 15 CARR 495 CARRICK 431, 467 CARTER 21, 154, 281, 496 CASH 310 CASTLE 17 CHALKLEN 432, 582 CHAMBERS 209, 497 CHAPMAN 167, 181 CHATFIELD 473 CHIVERS 320 CHROFTES 288 CLARE 498 CLARK 321, 433 CLARKE 41, 189 CLARKSON 447 CLEGG 458 CLIBBON 365, 434 CLIFFORD 200 CLIFTON 135 CLOAKE 116 COAST 322 COBB 194, 195 COBBETT 253 COCKLE 436 COGGER 435 COLE 151 | COLLARD 255 COLLINGS 557 COLLINS 436 COLLIS 249 COLLISS 474 COLVER 300 CONNOLLY 589 CONWAY 282, 323 COOK 151 COOMBER 125, 292, 366 CORK 3, 4 COSSEY 367 COUCH 213 COUCHMAN 109 COULTER 437 COWEE 5 COWELL 499 COX 112, 324 COX 558 CREICHTON 485 CRONK 301 CROUCHER 213, 254 CROWHURST 368 CULLEN 71. 500 CURLING 369, 501 CURTIS 182, 184 CUTLER 25 | DAINES 370 DAKERS 236, 251 DAMON 502 DANIEL 34 DANIELS 332 DARKINS 76 DAVID 503 DAVIE 438 DAVIES 583, 584, 585 DAVIS 247, 372, 373, 475 DAY 201, 295, 311, 373, 439, 541 DE PINTO 2 DEAN 88 DENHAM 325 DENNESS 170 DICK 137 DIGHTON 302 DIXON 452 DOVE 586 DOVER 440 DRAKE 95 DUCKRELL 85 DUFFILL 69 DYER 221 | EARL 441, 559 EARLE 504 EASTO 23 EDMONDS 89 EDMONDSON 587 EDMUNDS 180 EDWARD 560 EDWARDS 60 EKE 374 ELDRIDGE 282 ELLIOTT 326 ELLMER 442 ELVY 257, 287, 561 EMERY 6 ENGLAND 148 EVENDEN 562 EVEREST 476 | 1-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607 | FARRELL 169 FARROW 176, 443 FASSUM 327 FAWCETT 505 FEARN 307, 308 FEHRENBACH 588 FENTON 100 FIELDER 122, 506 FINER 259, 563 FLENLEY 40 FLISHER 293 FLUX 507 FLYNNN 1 FOOKS 358 FORD 564 FOREMAN 572 FORRESTER 464 FORSHEW 328 FOSTER 393 FRANCIS 24 FREEMAN 149 FRENCH 375 FRID 119, 329, 330 FRITH 539 FROST 22 FRY 238, 250 FRYER 106 | GAMON 202, 312 GARDINER 215 GATES 376 GEORGE 108 GERMANEY 147, 377 GERMANY 118 GIBBONS 153 GILBERT 137 GILES 207 GLENISTER 488 GODFREY 121 GOLDING 279 GOLSBY 508 GOOD 378 GOODRHAM 379 GORHAM 393, 444 GOULDEN 445 GRADY 509 GRAHAM 589 GRANT 590 GREEN 6, 510 GREGORY 331 GRILDINE 112 GRINYER 446 GRIST 49 | HAISMAN 144 HALES 174 HALL 477 HALLPIKE 11 HALLS 511 HALLUMS 332 HAMMOND 380 HANSTED 478 HARKER 73, 381 HARRISON 195 HARTLEY 512 HARWOOD 513 HATCHER 410, 487 HAWKINS 514, 515 HEATH 275 HEATHCOTE 91 HEMMING 565 HENLEY 80 HENNIKER 479 HEWITT 146 HILL 102, 207, 591 HILLS 191, 333 HINDS 382, 446 HINGE 12, 279 HITCH 516 HOAR 517 HOCKING 220 | HODGE 140, 159 HOLDER 309 HOLLANDS 96, 383, 566 HOLLIDAY 447 HOLLINGS 248 HOLLINGSWORTH 243 HOLLOWAY 448 HOLMES 63 HONEY 334 HOSMER 384 HOWARD 449 HOWES 335 HOWLETT 66 HUGGETT 202, 225, 312 HUMPHREY 231 HUNT 114 HURLEY 560 HURLOCK 385 HURST 96 HYETT 54 ILES 22 ILLENDEN 113 ILLMAN 56 INCE 450 IZABY 342 | 1-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607 | JACKSON 429 JANES 244 JARMY 269 JARRETT 336, 498 JARVIS 332 JEAL 10, 11 JEFFERY 128 JENNEY 218 JOHNSON 337, 475 JONES 79 JOYCE 27 JUDGES 518 KELLEY 286 KELLY 164 KEMBER 592 KEMSLEY 16 KENNARD 283 KENNETT 135 KENT 567 KENWORTHY 386 KIERNAN 159 KILLICK 283, 387 KIMMINS 568 KNIGHT 197, 289, 38 KNOTT 388 LABBETT 136 LACEY 217 LAMB 338 LAMBKIN 9, 389 LAMPARD 152 LANGFORD 28, 296 | LANGRIDGE 101 LANGSTON 2 LATTER 451 LAW 516 LAWRENCE 299, 593 LAWTON 53 LE COCQ 262 LEANEY 235 LEE 452 LEIGH 280 LEMON 32, 339 LENEY 453 LESTER 107 LETLEY 104, 390, 391, 480, 481 LEVY 13 LEWIS 60, 392 LEY 454 LING 455 LINK 519 LOACH 90 LOCKWOOD 386 LOFT 55 LONDON 289 LONG 340 LOVE 594 LOVIS 394 LOWE 82 LUCHFORD 341 LUCK 235 LUCKHURST 393 LUDLOW 84 LUFF 99 | MALACHI 248 MANLEY 85, 228 MANNEUCH 342 MARLEY 500 MARSH 150 MARSHALL 139 MARTIN 276 MARTYN 520 MASCALL 29 MASON 272 MATSON 569 MATTHEWS 198, 520 MAUNDER 36, 343 MAYHEW 234 MAYOU 196 McINTYRE 343 MEDHURST 488 MERRY 570 MIDDLETON 270 MILLIAM 108 MILLS 394, 522 MISKIN 38 MITCHELL 75, 303 MONGER 344 MOON 117 MOORE 14, 45, 58 MOSS 214, 220, 595 MOUNT 265 MUGGERIDGE 395 MUNDAY 396 MUNN 122 MUNRO 194 MUXWORTHY 158 MYHILL 86, 153 | NASH 131, 264, 298 NAYLOR 577 NEAVES 240, 242 NEWSTEAD 596 NICHOLS 332 NIXON 523 NORDBYE 545 NORRIS 524 NUTT 483 NUTTER 256 NYE 213 OAKESHOTT 148 OATES 136 OLIVER 162 ONSLOW 141 OSBORNE 345, 530 OSWALD 411 OWENS 597 OWERS 328 | 1-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607 | PACKHAM 456 PACKMAN 120 PACKNAM 203 PAINE 212 PALMER 5, 230, 571 PANNELL 598 PARAMORE 135 PARKER 31, 67, 278 PARR 582 PARROTT 37, 82, 93 PASFIELD 457 PATERNOSTER 525 PATRICK 99 PATTERSON 165, 229 PAYNE 77, 205, 526 PEARSON 397 PEMBLE 398, 527 PENFOLD 346 PERCIVAL 244 PERRIN 69 PETERS 66 PETTMAN 572 PHILLIPS 44 PHIPP 319 PICNOT 252 PIDDLESDEN 556 PIERSON 271 PILLOW 548 PITCHER 129 PITOCK 50 PLAW 528 POCOCK 33 POLLARD 28, 529, 552 POUND 573 POWELS 304 PRENTICE 163 PURSER 171 | QUINNELL 241 RADFORD 53 RAINSFORD 317 RAYFIELD 70 READ 599 REDDINGTON 338 REED 458 RELF 183 RELF 530 RENDLE 347 REYNOLDS 273, 348 RICE 4 RICH 531 RICHARDS 79, 532, 533 RICHARDSON 349 RICHMAN 115 RICKELLS 459 RILEY 157 RING 173, 179, 398 RIPLEY 534 ROBBINS 399 ROBERTS 57, 535 ROBUS 220, 239 RODMELL 208 ROE 400 ROGERS 401 ROSE 402 ROWE 18 ROWING 26 ROWLEY 179 RUCK 59 RUSSELL 105 RUTHERFORD 220 | SAFFELL 162 SANKEY 62, 304, 350 SAWYER 188, 536 SAXBY 516 SCOONES 103 SCRAFTON 585 SEAGULL 145 SEARS 537 SETH 144 SHARP 482 SHERSBY 177 SHORE 403 SHRUBB 460 SIBURN 52 SILLETT 380, 600 SILVER 105 SIMMONDS 135, 461 SIMS 216 SKINNER 204 SKURRAY 146 SLATER 404 SMALLMAN 191 SMEED 84 SMETHAM 16 SMITH 76, 91, 115, 181, 182, 405, 538, 539 SMITHERMAN 540 SOLLITT 226 SPARKS 370 SPASHETT 166 SPENDLOVE 54 SPIKINS 223 | SPURDLE 21 STACEY 483 STANDHAFT 602 STAPLES 484 STAPLETON 314 STARK 406 STARTUP 473 STEDMAN 462 STEELE 193 STEVENS 48, 124, 221 STEWART 407, 541 STOAKES 445 STOCKWELL 601 STONHAM 463 STREETER 159 STYLES 408 SUMMERS 351 SUTTON 331 SWAIN 71 SWEET 47 SYMONS 58 | 1-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607 | TABRET 258 TANNER 602 TANSLEY 266 TAYLOR 542 TERRY 409 TESTER 161 THOMAS 411 THORNE 412 THORPE 72 TIMBY 349 TOATES 262 TODD 574 TOKER 483 TOMPSETT 603 TONKIN 260 TRANAH 575, 604 TUCKER 43, 352, 489 TUMBER 36 TURNER 168, 543 TUTON 305 TUTT 138, 139 TYRRELL 221 | URE 464 USHERWOOD 544 VALSLER 413 VANT 543 VAUGHAN 285, 353 VICKERS 172 WADHAMS 92, 198, 414, 415, 416 WAGON 6, 126 WAKEFIELD 42 WAKEHAM 292 WALE 544 WALKER 417 WALTER 97 WARE 466, 467 WARRELL 534 WATERER 467 WATERFIELD 545 WATERHOUSE 546 WATERMAN 145, 485 WATERS 305, 468 WATSON 337 | WEAIRE 418 WEBB 48 WEEKES 65 WEEKS 206 WELLS 232, 419, 420, 421 WEST 17, 118, 17, 199, 354, 547 WHITCHELO 256 WHITE 123, 605, 89 WHYMAN 469 WICKER 261, 263, 470 WIGLEY 82, 111 WILES 576, 577 WILKES 82 WILLARD 116 WILSON 155, 281, 548 WINCH 62 WINTER 290 WISDOM 211 WISE 355, 549 WOOD 46, 78, 235, 550 WOOLCOCK 471 WRIGHT 315, 356, 422, 68 | YAXLEY 127 YEO 175 YOUNG 98, 472 | 1-95 96-157 158-189 190-253 254-298 299-315 316-356 357-422 423-472 473-489 490-550 551-607 | For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Strood Cemetery, Part 1 Section A recorded by David Williams KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage | Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ - recorded by D. E. Williams 2009 Part 1 - Sections A and B - Initial burials 1883 to 1913 SECTION A (The graves in this section were recorded from N – S and the rows, E – W from the road) ROW 1 1. [1] Pedestals and cross IN MEMORY OF KATE THE BELOVED WIFE OF SERGT. MAJOR E. FLYNNN R.E. DIED MAY 17th 1900 AGED 38 YEARS 2. [2] Large plot, railings, pedestal and cross East side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN LANGSTON J.P., F.R.C.S. OF LINDEN GARDENS, HYDE PARK, West AND OF THE FRIARY, STROOD DIED OCTOBER 16th 1890 AGED 62 YEARS "And when he had overcome the sharpness of death, he opened the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers" East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ADELINE EDITH LOIS DE PINTO OF 25 LANCASTER GATE TERRACE HYDE PARK DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND ADELINE LANGSTON PASSED AWAY MAY 28th 1934 AGED 59 YEARS "Requiescat in Pace" North Side ALSO OF VICTOR LANGSTON DIED JANUARY 20th 1884 AGED 4 MONTHS SON OF JOHN AND ADELINE LANGSTON "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord" West Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF OLIVE WANDA BELOVED WIFE OF RUFUS JOHN NOEL DE PINTO DIED 18th FEBRUARY 1991 "Reunited" 3. [3] Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF CHARLES GEORGE CORK WHO DIED 19th JUNE 1911 IN HIS 76th YEAR AND HIS BELOVED WIFE ELIZA WHO DIED 2nd SEPTEMBER 1907 IN HER 70th YEAR ALSO STANLEY FIFTH SON OF THE ABOVE BORN 26th MARCH 1877 DIED 8th MARCH 1883 "The Lord is my shepherd" 4. [3b ] Headstone on south wall in Section P TO THE LOVING MEMORY OF STANLEY CORK BORN MARCH 26th 1877 DIED MARCH 8th 1883 "The Lord is my shepherd" ALSO ELIZA THE BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES GEORGE CORK BORN OCTOBER 16th 1837 DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1907 "Thy will be done" FIRST STONE ERECTED IN THE CEMETERY 5. [4] Fallen Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELEANOR ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD PALMER DIED 27th MAY 1883 AGED 28 YEARS "O, Lord thy will be done" ALSO ELEANOR COWEE MOTHER OF THE ABOVE DIED 6th JULY 1883 AGED 62 YEARS INTERRED AT WOOLWICH ALSO THE ABOVE EDWARD PALMER DIED 12th APRIL 1915 AGED 65 YEARS "He doeth all things well" ALSO ANNIE PALMER WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED 18th MARCH 1926 AGED 85 YEARS "At Rest" 6. [5] Coped red granite North Side SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF HARRIET EMERY WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 23rd 1889 AGED 83 YEARS "By grace are we saved, through faith, unto Salvation in Jesus Christ" South Side SARAH JANE GREEN WHO DIED DECEMBER 7th 1892 AGED 81 YEARS AND CAROLINE WAGON DIED DECR. 7th 1899 AGED 86 YEARS "At Rest" 7. [6] Fallen Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF MARY ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM J. BRAND WHO DIED 30th NOVEMBER 1883 AGED 69 YEARS "Afflictions sore, long time I bore, Physicians were in vain, Til God did please, Death should release, And free me from my pain" ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM J. BRAND DIED 12th MARCH 1887 AGED 72 YEARS "In death they are united" ALSO SAMUEL SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 27th DECEMBER 1892 AGED 48 YEARS "Thy will be done" 8. [7] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE FREDERICK BUSH OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED FEBY. 16th 1898 AGED 64 YEARS "His end was peace" "Gone from all sorrow and sickness and pain, And gone where the ransomed eternally reign, Gone where all heart rending partings are past, And gone where we all hope to gather at last" ALSO MARY ANN BUSH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY SEPTEMBER 30th 1911 AGED 71 YEARS "Deeply Mourned" ALSO ALFRED BUSH WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1938 AGED 76 YEARS "At Rest" 9. [8] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF HORACE BELOVED SON OF JAMES AND ANNIE LAMBKIN DIED AUGUST 25th 1884 AGED 6 MONTHS "You little thought my time so near" 10. [9] Fallen Headstone "Sleep in peace and take your rest" IN LOVING MEMORY OF THIRZA THE BELOVED WIFE OF ROBERT JEAL DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1884 AGED 49 YEARS "In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me" ALSO THE ABOVE ROBERT JEAL DIED AUGUST 28th 1908 AGED 73 YEARS ALSO ELIZA HARRIET HALLPIKE WHO DIED FEB. 21st 1921 AGED 76 YEARS 11. [10] Fallen Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS JEAL WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1894 AGED 70 YEARS ALSO JEMIMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1901 AGED 67 YEARS "Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away" 12. [11] Large plot, pedestals, cross, mourning figure, and ledger IN LOVING MEMORY OF WALTER ADOLPHUS HINGE WHO ENTERED INTO REST 17th DEC. 1883 AGED 21 YEARS "A light is from our household gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled" ALSO ALICE SISTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1874 AGED 2 MONTHS INTERRED IN SITTINGBOURNE CEMETERY Ledger ALSO DARLING FRANK WHO DIED MAY 13th 1887 AGED 7 YEARS "Safe in the arms of Jesus" ALSO HENRY EDWARD HINGE DIED 6th JUNE 1913 AGED 78 YEARS "Peace, perfect peace" ALSO MARY ANN HINGE WHO DIED 14th JANUARY 1919 AGED 77 YEARS "At Rest" 13. [2] Headstone, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES LEVY WHO ENTERED INTO REST NOVEMBER 30th 1902 AGED 74 YEARS ALSO LEAH CLARE GRAND-DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JUNE 14th 1886 AGED 1 YEAR & 5 MONTHS ALSO OF NATHAN HENRY LEVY SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 9th 1909 AGED 47 YEARS ALSO OF REBECCA WIFE OF THE ABOVE CHARLES LEVY WHO DIED JANUARY 23rd 1912 IN HER 85th YEAR ALSO CHARLES DAVID SON OF THE ABOVE CHARLES LEVY WHO DIED MAY 16th 1917 IN HIS 63rd YEAR ALSO EMILY WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED FEBRUARY 9th 1937 14. [13] Fallen headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES APPLETON WHO DIED MAY 18th 1887 AGED 74 YEARS "Her end was peace" ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES APPLETON WHO DIED DECEMBER 1st 1892 IN HIS 71st YEAR ALSO SIDNEY GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1893 IN HIS 3rd YEAR ALSO WILLIAM MOORE WHO DIED MARCH 22nd 1899 AGED 82 YEARS ALSO HARRIET THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM MOORE WHO DIED JULY 18th 1906 AGED 83 YEARS 15. [14] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF SUPT. W. H. BAKER K.C.C. DIED MARCH 1st 1887 AGED 58 "Sleep on beloved, sleep and take thy rest, Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour’s breast, We loved thee well but Jesus loved thee best" ALSO FRANCES DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF JAMES CAMPBELL AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED 2nd JULY 1916 AGED 60 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE W. H. BAKER DIED SEPT. 11th 1923 AGED 93 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES CAMPBELL DIED 26th JULY 1932 AGED 75 YEARS 16. [15] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY SMETHAM OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 30th DECEMBER 1885 AGED 31 YEARS ALSO OF HARRY EARLL KEMSLEY INFANT SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 5th JUNE 1886 AGED 6 MONTHS ALSO OF HELEN MAY A.R.C.A. BELOVED ELDEST CHILD OF ABOVE DIED AT DURHAM 15th MAY 1925 BURIED HERE ALSO OF GRACE THE DEAR WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED 11th AUGUST 1932 ALSO THE ABOVE HENRY SMETHAM (HISTORIAN OF STROOD) WHO DIED ON THE 19th OF APRIL 1945 AGED 90 YEARS 17. [16] Pedestals and cross East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY THE BELOVED WIFE OF SAMUEL WEST WHO DIED 27th JUNE 1899 AGED 32 YEARS ALSO IDA MARY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 8th AUGT. 1899 AGED 3 MONTHS North Side ALSO MARY CASTLE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 11th 1905 AGED 77 YEARS 18. [17] Large plot, two headstones "Father into thy hands I commend my spirit" IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANN THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF RICHARD ROWE WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 26th 1886 AGED 62 YEARS "My presence shall go with thee and I will give thee rest" ALSO THE ABOVE RICHARD ROWE WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 19th 1887 AGED 67 YEARS ALSO EMMA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 1933 AGED 86 YEARS "In death they are united" ALSO JANE ROWE DAUGHTER OF ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 19th 1940 IN HER 82nd YEAR "Sadly Missed R.I.P." -------------------------- IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES ROWE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 25th OF APRIL 1916 AGED 64 YEARS "For I have given you an example that ye should do as I have done to you" ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES ROWE WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 10th 1923 AGED 74 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO STEWART ROWE SON OF ABOVE DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1945 AGED 58 YEARS "At Rest" 19. [18] Pedestals, fallen cross East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMMA WIFE OF WILLIAM BURBIDGE OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED 13th MARCH 1887 AGED 71 YEARS "His mercy endureth for ever" MARTHA MARY ANN BURBIDGE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 2nd DECEMBER 1907 AGED 54 YEARS "Absent from the body, present with the Lord" South Side BERTIE BURBIDGE WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1892 AGED 4 YEARS "Jesus called him" North Side ALSO WILLIAM BURBIDGE WHO DIED 6th JUNE 1895 IN HIS 84th YEAR "In sure and certain hope" 20. [19] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM BARON WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS OCTOBER 3rd 1883 AGED 42 YEARS "Weep not for me, my family dear, For weeping is in vain, Prepare yourselves to follow me, And we shall meet again" ALSO HARRIETT THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS DECEMBER 31st 1897 AGED 49 YEARS "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord" ROW 2 21. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM CARTER WHO DIED 18th JULY 1908 AGED 56 YEARS "Thy will be done" ALSO OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM CARTER WHO DIED 17th DECR. 1918 AGED 72 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO OF HARRIET CARTER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 7th DECR. 1918 AGED 41 YEARS "Abide with me" ALSO OF SARAH ANN SPURDLE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 18th FEBY. 1908 AGED 36 YEARS INTERRED IN PLUMSTEAD CEMETERY 22. [2] Derelict curbs South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMBROSE ILES FROST WHO DIED AUGUST 13th 1907 AGED 63 YEARS North Side ALSO HIS WIFE HANNAH FRANCES FROST WHO DIED OCTOBER 22nd 1916 AGED 80 YEARS 23. [3] Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF ROBERT EASTO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1887 AGED 48 YEARS ALSO SELINA WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1883 AGED 41 YEARS "In death they are united" ALSO JANE EASTO WHO PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER 13th 1952 AGED 85 YEARS ALSO FLANDERS HERBERT EASTO WHO DIED JANUARY 13th 1955 AGED 83 YEARS 24. [4] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN HUBERT THE BELOVED SON OF GEORGE AND ELIZABETH FRANCIS WHO DIED DECEMBER 7th 1880 AGED 4 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS ALSO GEORGE EDMUND FRANCIS WHO DIED FEBRUARY 3rd 1912 AGED 32 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE FRANCIS WHO DIED JUNE 9th 1920 AGED 81 YEARS ALSO ELIZA FRANCIS WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 17th 1944 AGED 90 YEARS "Rest in Peace" 25. [5] Pedestals and cross East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR CUTLER WHO DIED APRIL 9th 1892 AGED 36 YEARS "The broken link repaired, the lost restored so shall we be for ever with the Lord" ALSO HELEN CUTLER WIFE OF THE ABOVE AGED 80 YEARS North Side ALSO CHRISSIE THE BELOVED CHILD OF ARTHUR & HELEN CUTLER BORN CHRISTMAS DAY 1884 FELL ASLEEP MARCH 20th 1889 ALSO ARTHUR ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED FEBRUARY 27th 1896 AGED 10 ½ YEARS 26. [6] Fallen headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF STEPHEN ROWING WHO DIED MARCH 19th 1909 AGED 73 YEARS "In the midst of life we are in death" ALSO FRANCES ROWING THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1912 AGED 74 YEARS "The weary shall rest from their labour" ALSO WILLIAM ROWING SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 9th 1885 AGED 20 YEARS "His end was peace" 27. [7] Fallen headstone [ ] SARAH ANN [BELOVED] WIFE OF HENRY RICHARD JOYCE [WHO] DIED DECR. 1st 1901? AGED 53 YEARS ALSO RICHARD SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1901 AGED 18 YEARS ALSO ARTHUR SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JUNE 18th 1914 AGED 37 YEARS ALSO HENRY RICHARD JOYCE WHO DIED DECEMBER 30th 1927 AGED 78 YEARS 28. [8] Fallen headstone [ ] JANE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JOHN LANGFORD BORN 10th SEPTEMBER 1830? DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1884 ALSO OF MARY LANGFORD SISTER OF THE ABOVE BORN 6th JUNE 1832 DIED 18th MARCH 1908 ALSO FRANCES POLLARD SISTER OF THE ABOVE DIED MARCH 10th 1922 AGED 88 YEARS 29. [9] Headstone, very eroded IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALBERT BURR WHO DIED AUGUST [ ] 1885 AGED 21 YEARS "Jesus Christ died for me" ALSO [ ] MASCALL [Rest eroded] 30. [10] Fallen headstone, face down, almost horizontal IN LOVING MEMORY OF LILIAN BENNETT DIED JUNE 7th 1890 AGED 15 YEARS "Asleep in Jesus" ALSO JAMES BENNETT FATHER OF THE ABOVE DIED SEPT. 20th 1901 AGED 68 YEARS ALSO HARRIET BENNETT WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 3rd 1909 AGED 71 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" 31. [11] Fallen headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE THE BELOVED WIFE OF PARKER RICHARD BUTCHER WHO DIED JANorth 4th 1888 AGED 34 YEARS "He hath delivered my soul in peace" ALSO LILLIAN CHARLOTTE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED FEB. 28th 1899 AGED 20 YEARS "The Lord hath called thee" ALSO THE ABOVE PARKER RICHARD BUTCHER WHO DIED AUG. 8th 1923 AGED 75 YEARS 32. [2] Fallen headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY JANE LEMON DIED 12th MARCH 1886 AGED 23 YEARS ALSO AGNES GRACE SISTER OF THE ABOVE DIED 5th APRIL 1907 AGED 37 YEARS ALSO MARY ANN LEMON DIED 6th NOV. 1914 AGED 74 YEARS ALSO EDWARD LEMON DIED 4th JAN1930 AGED 90 YEARS 33. [13] Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF TIMOTHY THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF SOPHIA POCOCK WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 4th 1893 AGED 77 YEARS "The memory of the just is blessed" ALSO HIS DARLING GRANDCHILD HILDA SOPHIA POCOCK WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 22nd 1893 AGED 5 YEARS "He shall gather the lambs in his arms" ALSO SOPHIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 13th 1901 AGED 79 YEARS "Thy sleep shall be sweet" ALSO KATE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 30th 1935 34. [14] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES DANIEL WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1884 AGED 72 YEARS "God in his wisdom has recalled the boon his love had given and though the body moulders here the soul is safe in Heaven" ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES DANIEL WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 1893 AGED 78 YEARS "Though lost to sight to memory ever dear" 35. [15] Low headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THOMAS ANTHONY BRIGGS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SUDDENLY 6th AUG. 1910 AGED 70 ALSO CATHERINE ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 4th DEC. 1922 AGED 78 ALSO ALFRED WALTER INFANT SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 10th OCT. 1888 AGED 2 YEARS, 2 MONTHS 36. [16] Headstone IN MEMORIAM CHARLES ROBERT MAUNDER WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1884 AGED 57 YEARS "His end was peace" ALSO SARAH ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 22nd 1890 AGED 57 YEARS "Oh, how patient in thy suffering, When no hand could give thee ease, God the helper of the helpless, Saw thy grief and sent thee peace" ALSO ANNIE TUMBER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 5th 1930 IN HER 70th YEAR "At Rest" AND HER DEAR SON "TED" WHO FELL AT HEBUTERNE JULY 1st 1916 ALSO FRANK MAUNDER THIRD SON OF THOMAS AND SARAH ANN MAUNDER DIED FEB. 12th 1932 37. [17] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY PARROTT WHO DIED JANUARY 3rd 1893 AGED 31 YEARS "A sudden change; I in a moment fell, I had no time to bid my friends farewell, Think not this strange, death happens to us all, This day was mine-tomorrow you may fall" ALSO OF WILLIAM THOMAS PARROTT FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 30th 1897 AGED 71 YEARS "Earth takes her own, this mortal frame, Eternity her part shall claim, And so we say in humble trust, The soul to God, the dust to dust" ALSO OF JANE PARROTT WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUGUST 14th 1898 AGED 72 YEARS "While in this world I did remain, My latter days were grief and pain, But when the Lord did think it best, He took me to a place of rest" 38. [18] Heart shaped tablet on "rock " pedestal, cross fallen IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEOFFERY BALDOCK INFANT SON OF ROBERT & CATHERINE South KNIGHT MISKIN DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1883 AGED 5 WEEKS Rear ALSO CATHERINE SARAH KNIGHT MISKIN DIED MARCH 23rd 1909 AGED 56 YEARS AND ROBERT MISKIN HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE DIED APRIL 29th 1938 AGED 87 YEARS ROW 3 39. [1] Fallen, grey granite headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM BURNS LL.D BORN OCTOBER 3rd 1805 DIED FEBRUARY 7th 1884 ALSO OF CHARLOTTE BURNS HIS WIFE BORN SEPTEMBER 1st 1810 DIED OCTOBER 12th 1888 40. [2] Curbs LOUISA FLENLEY DIED 29th JULY 1901 AGED 71 ALSO HARRIETT FLENLEY DIED 26th FEB. 1904 AGED 76 (one line) 41. [3] Pedestals and cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROSANA [WIFE?] OF HENRY ROBERT [CL]ARKE? MAGISTRATE AND COLLECTOR B.C.S. BORN 27th AUGUST 1836 DIED 8th MARCH 1889 "Father in thy gracious keeping leave we now thy servant sleeping" 42. [4] Very eroded headstone ELIZABETH WAKEFIELD HENRY WILLIAM WAKEFIELD [Rest eroded] 43. [5] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN TUCKER WHO DIED DECEMBER 28th 1890 AGED 70 YEARS ALSO HARRIETT THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED DECEMBER 6th 1891 AGED 70 YEARS "In death they are united" 44. [6] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK R. PHILLIPS DIED SEPT. 21st 1908 AGED 23 YEARS EDWARD G. W. PHILLIPS LATE R.E. , DIED AT MIDDLESBORO, YORKS JAN 27th 1900 AGED 22 YEARS CHARLES A. PHILLIPS DIED AUG. 22nd 1885 AGED 3 YEARS GEORGE A. PHILLIPS DIED JUNE 23rd 1911 AGED 19 YEARS CATHERINE ANN PHILLIPS DIED FEB. 27th 1929 AGED 73 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" GEORGE ALBERT PHILLIPS DIED JUNE 2nd 1933 AGED 77 YEARS 45. [7] Large plot, pedestals and cross and heart shaped tablet Pedestal East Side JOSEPH ATKINSON DIED APRIL 15th 1917 AGED 57 YEARS ALSO ELLEN MATILDA WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED DEC. 21st 1905 AGED 49 YEARS South Side ALSO IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH ATKINSON DIED MARCH 3rd 1895 AGED 59 YEARS ALSO FANNY WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED MARCH 5th 1921 AGED 75 YEARS North Side ALSO IN MEMORY OF NELLIE KATE ATKINSON DIED MAY 26th 1906 AGED 12 YEARS ALSO NELSON JOSEPH MOORE ATKINSON DIED SEPT. 20th 1948 AGED 61 YEARS Tablet IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF FRANK EDWIN ATKINSON CORPL. 10th BTN ROYAL FUSILEERS KILLED IN ACTION NEAR MONCHY FRANCE, APRIL 11th 1917 AGED 21 YEARS "He hath done what he could" 46. [8] Headstone OUR DEAR MOTHER SELINA WOOD WHO FELL ASLEEP 29th OCT. 1905 AGED 77 YEARS "Blessed are the pure in heart" ALSO MARY JANE ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP 20th MARCH 1911 AGED 57 YEARS "Joy and gladness shall be found there, Thanksgiving and the voice of melody" ALSO SELINA RICE THIRD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE RE-UNITED WITH HER DEAR ONES 10th DEC. 1944 AGED 87 YEARS "We know that we have passed from death unto life" ALSO PETER JAMES RICE WHO FELL ASLEEP 10th DEC. 1914 AGED 78 YEARS "Our Father which art in heaven" 47. [9] Headstone IN MEMORY OF JAMES SWEET DIED OCTOBER 13th 1899 AGED 69 ALSO CHARLOTTE HIS WIFE DIED OCTOBER 12th 1899 AGED 68 "In life united in death not divided" ALSO BESSIE WIFE OF T. H. SWEET WHO DIED JUNE 16th 1904 AGED 34 YEARS 48. [10] Headstone, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAMUEL WEBB WHO DIED MAY 11th 1902 AGED 57 YEARS "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" ALSO ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 11th 1928 AGED 83 YEARS "Though lost to sight, To memory ever dear" ALSO OF WILLIAM SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOVR. 26th 1909 AGED 43 YEARS ALSO ANNIE STEVENS DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUGUST 24th 1925 IN HER 57th YEAR "Come unto me" ALSO OF CICELY ROSE STEVENS GRAND DAUGHTER OF SAMUEL WEBB WHO DIED AUGUST 11th 1904 AGED 11 YEARS 49. [11] Pedestals and cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM JAMES GRIST WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 26th 1910 AGED 58 YEARS "May he for ever rest in peace" 50. [12] Pedestals, fallen cross IN LOVING MEMORY LOUISA KATHLEEN PITOCK BELOVED DAUGHTER OF PERCIVAL & KATHLEEN PITOCK ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN OCT. 17th 1903 AGED 3 MONTHS "Safe in the arms of Jesus" 51. [13] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF HANNAH WIFE OF JAMES BARLING DIED 21st NOVEMBER 1904 AGED 73 YEARS "I will give you rest" ALSO OF THE ABOVE JAMES BARLING WHO DIED 23rd SEPTEMBER 1914 AGED 82 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO LUCY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1933 AGED 77 YEARS "For ever with the Lord" 52. [14] Voluted tablet, derelict monument IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND JOHN SIBURN WHO DIED OCT. 22nd 1908 AGED 38 YEARS 53. [15] Pedestals, fallen cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH SOPHIA WIFE OF WILLIAM RADFORD LAWTON R. N. DIED JULY 1st 1904 AGED 37 54. [16] Pedestals, fallen cross East Side IN SACRED AND LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER AND FATHER SARAH MARIA SPENDLOVE WHO WAS CALLED HOME OCT. 16th 1899 AGED 78 YEARS JOHN HYETT SPENDLOVE WHO WENT TO REST DEC. 20th 1899 AGED 83 YEARS "Those we mourn are crowned with glory" "When the weary are at rest" "Thy will be done" North Side ALSO HENRY CHARLES BOVINGDON WHO DIED 9th SEPT. 1930 AGED 78 YEARS South Side ALSO ELLEN JANE BOVINGDON WHO DIED 24th MAY 1949 AGED 89 YEARS 55. [17] Headstone, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE ERNEST LOFT THE DEARLY BELOVED SON OF THOMAS JOHN AND ANN LOFT WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1904 AGED 17 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE ANN LOFT WHO DIED JULY 20th 1935 IN HER 84th YEAR AND THOMAS JOHN LOFT WHO DIED AUGUST 1st 1939 IN HIS 85th YEAR "Peace at last" 56. [18] Headstone, large plot SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN ILLMAN WHO DIED 17th APRIL 1905 AGED 26 YEARS ALSO RICHARD ILLMAN WHO DIED 14th FEB. 1923 AGED 74 YEARS ALSO MARY ANN ILLMAN HIS WIFE REUNITED 24th MAY 1944 AGED 90 YEARS ALSO LUCY THEIR DAUGHTER 5th AUG. 1964 AGED 76 YEARS 57. [19] Curbs East Side HILDA WINIFRED North Side THE BELOVED WIFE OF ARTHUR ROBERTS DIED 2nd NOV. 1909 AGED 29 YEARS 58. [20] Curbs, large plot North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE MOORE WHO DIED JUNE 11th 1906 AGED 85 YEARS "At Rest" West Side ALSO CLARA MOORE DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1909 AGED 56 ALSO ALICE SYMONS DIED SEPTEMBER 28th 1910 AGED 32 South Side ALSO MATILDA MOORE WHO DIED MAY 30th 1914 AGED 87 YEARS East Side ALSO SOPHIA MOORE DIED NOV. 29th 1916 AGED 54 YEARS ALSO GEORGE MOORE DIED DEC. 28th 1927 AGED 67 YEARS 59. [21] Small headstone and curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR PARENTS SARAH & CHARLES RUCK WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MOTHER – AUG. 13th 1908 FATHER – SEPT. 1st 1917 North Curb ALSO MINNIE FRANCES THEIR DAUGHTER AT REST 30th OCT. 1959 AGED 78 YEARS 60. [22] Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF LYDIA LEWIS EDWARDS WHO DIED 14th SEPTEMBER 1909 AGED 47 YEARS (one line) "God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes" 61. [23] Curbs North Side THOMAS WILLIAM BELL DIED 17th NOV. 1916 AGED 52 YEARS South Side ALSO SARAH JANE HIS WIFE DIED 18th OCT. 1913 AGED 47 YEARS ROW 4 62. [1] Headstone, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN WINCH ACCIDENTALLY KILLED AT TINGEY’S CEMENT WORKS 28th NOVEMBER 1883 AGED 55 YEARS ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED 17th AUGUST 1920 AGED 88 YEARS ALSO THOMAS SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 14th APRIL 1926 AGED 63 YEARS ERECTED BY THEIR DAUGHTER SUSAN SANKEY 63. [2] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED SEPTIMUS HOLMES WHO DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1883 AGED 60 YEARS "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God" ALSO OF ELIZABETH HOLMES WHO DIED MARCH 25th 1920 IN HER 95th YEAR ALSO ADA MARY HOLMES DIED JAN 22nd 1934 AGED 70 "Rest for the weary" 64. [3] Headstone and curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH BAKER WHO DIED 29th DEC. 1906 AGED 89 YEARS ALSO CHARLES H. B. BURREN BOATSWAIN R. N. LOST IN H.M.T. ST. GENNY 12th JAN 1930 AGED 33 YEARS ALSO GEORGE JOHN BURREN WHO DIED 2nd SEPT. 1932 AGED 71 YEARS ALSO SELINA BURREN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th NOV. 1942 AGED 82 YEARS North Curb ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER MARGARET JILL BURREN DIED 26th MARCH 1949 AGED 55 YEARS 65. [4] Fallen headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD WEEKES OF THIS PARISH WHO DIED APRIL 7th 1884 AGED 65? YEARS "[ ] of the Lord is promised [ ] and life forevermore" 66. [5] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELLEN ANN BELOVED WIFE OF SAMUEL HOWLETT DIED SEPT. 13th 1900 AGED 44 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO THE ABOVE SAMUEL HOWLETT DIED FEB. 19th 1935 AGED 82 YEARS ALSO NELLIE ANN PETERS ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED APRIL 16th 1915 INTERRED AT SIMONSTOWN, SOUTH AFRICA ALSO SAMUEL HOWLETT SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE OCT. 1917 67. [6] Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF PETER PARKER WHO DIED MAY 6th 1884 AGED 65 YEARS [Eroded verses] 68. [7] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF HANNAH PRISCILLA WRIGHT WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 6th 1884 AGED 16 YEARS ALSO THOMAS FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 5th 1886 AGED 49 ALSO ERNEST ALFRED SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 2nd 1891 AGED 21 YEARS "All the pain and grief are over, Every restless tossing passed, We are now at peace, for we [are] Safely home in heaven at last" ROW 5 69. [1] Headstone, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRIETT SOPHIA WIFE OF WILLIAM DANIEL DUFFILL WHO DIED 10th OCT. 1909 AGED 67 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM DANIEL DUFFILL WHO DIED 25th MAY 1924 AGED 82 YEARS ALSO CAPT. WILLIAM DUFFILL WHO DIED 25th APRIL 1895 AGED 88 YEARS ALSO SARAH HIS WIFE WHO DIED 9th AUG. 1885 AGED 84 YEARS ALSO EDWARD PERRIN WHO DIED 30th DEC. 1904 IN HIS 89th YEAR ALSO LAVINIA DUFFILL WHO DIED 13th MARCH 1921 AGED 82 YEARS "They rest in peace" 70. [2] Fallen, small headstone, top half eroded JANE RAYFIELD [ ] [ ] ALSO JOSEPH RAYFIELD HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JAN 4th 1900 AGED 79 YEARS 71. [3] Headstone and curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF LAVINIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF REGINALD SWAIN WHO DIED 1st NOVEMBER 1908 AGED 43 YEARS "Thy will be done" ALSO JANE CULLEN MOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 2nd APRIL 1925 AGED 81 YEARS "The weary are at rest" ALSO THE ABOVE REGINALD BASIL SWAIN WHO DIED 16th FEB. 1942 AGED 70 YEARS "Re-united" North Curb ROSINA SWAIN 1890 – 1981 "Dearly Loved" South Curb FREDERICK BASIL SWAIN 1895 – 1979 "Loving and Much Loved" 72. [4] Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF ABIGAIL DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM & SARAH THORPE WHO DIED JULY 17th 1883 AGED 6 YEARS "Asleep in Jesus" 73. [5] Pedestals and cross East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ADELAIDE ANDREWS DIED 2nd SEPT. 1912 ALSO OF MARY ANDREWS DIED 12th APRIL 1922 ALSO M. ADELAIDE ANDREWS PASSED ON 23rd MAY 1937 "Sanctuary" North Side DAVID A. T. HARKER DIED 29th JAN 1915 AGED 14 MONTHS 74. [6] Pedestals and cross East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM BROWNING WHO DIED AUGUST 14th 1907 AGED 49 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" ALSO WILLIAM BEASLEY WHO DIED JANUARY 1st 1923 AGED 56 YEARS "At Rest" North Side ALSO SARAH JANE WIFE OF WILLIAM BEASLEY WHO DIED MARCH 26th 1943 AGED 76 YEARS South Side ALSO LAURA WIFE OF WILLIAM BROWNING DIED AUGUST 21st 1948 "Sleeping" 75. [7] Curbs North Side IN MEMORY OF JOHN WILLIAM MITCHELL DIED 9th OCT. 1911 AGED 67 South Side ALSO MARGARET MITCHELL DIED 2nd JAN 1945 76. [8] Headstone, large plot IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF GEORGE THE BELOVED SON OF DAVID & ELIZABETH DARKINS WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED WHILST BATHING AUGUST 11th 1886 AGED 17 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO ELIZABETH DARKINS MOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1904 AGED 75 YEARS "Beloved by all" ALSO THE ABOVE DAVID DARKINS WHO DIED OCT. 3rd 1921 AGED 77 YEARS "Lead Kindly Light" ALSO LUCY SMITH WHO DIED DECEMBER 20th 1934 AGED 95 YEARS Rear of Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE CHILDREN OF J. E. & A. DARKINS JAMES H. DIED AUGUST 26th 1898 AGED 11 WEEKS ALSO EDWARD H. DIED APRIL 13th 1902 AGED 2 YEARS & 8 MONTHS "Sweetly Sleeping" ROW 6 77. [1] Fallen headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ANNE PAYNE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 27th MAY 1901 AGED 52 YEARS ALSO ISABELLA PAYNE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 27th FEB. 1886 AGED 16 YEARS "Though gone from sight, to memory ever dear" ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS HENRY PAYNE [KILLED?] IN FRANCE 22nd AUGUST 1918 AGED 20? YEARS ALSO ROSINA PAYNE WHO DIED 13th AUGUST 1939? AGED 70 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS PAYNE WHO DIED 4th OCTOBER 1944 AGED 71 YEARS 78. [2] Headstone, eroded IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY WOOD WHO DIED APRIL 22nd 1909 AGED 83 YEARS [ ] ALSO FRANCES MARY WOOD WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED FEB. 17th 1918 AGED 78 YEARS [ ] ALSO ARTHUR JOHN WOOD [ ] AND HARRIET JANE WOOD DIED FEB. 3rd 1953? AGED [ ] YEARS 79. [3] Curbs, large plot South Side THOMAS JONES DIED 12th AUGUST 1886 AGED 49 YEARS ELIZA JONES DIED 22nd AUGUST 1886 AGED 45 YEARS North Side ARTHUR JAMES RICHARDS DIED 15th JULY 1921 AGED 63 YEARS SARAH SELINA RICHARDS DIED 8th DECEMBER 1945 AGED 85 YEARS West Side ALSO LILLIAN SARAH RICHARDS WHO DIED 13th FEBRUARY 1951 AGED 70 YEARS ROW 7 80. [1] Headstone and footstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF GEORGE HENLEY DROWNED OFF ERITH APRIL 24th 1887 AGED 48 YEARS "In the midst of life we are in death" ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1914 AGED 74 YEARS ALSO GEORGE SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1908 AGED 38 YEARS ALSO ALBERT SON OF THE ABOVE DROWNED OFF ERITH OCTOBER 13th 1892 AGED 15 YEARS & 7 MONTHS ALSO JOHN SON OF THE ABOVE DROWNED OFF HIGHAM OCTOBER 5th 1871 AGED 6 YEARS & 10 MONTHS Footstone G. H. 1887 A. H. J. H. G. H. 1892 1871 1908 E. H. 1914 81. [2] Pedestals, fallen cross East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM BROOKS WHO DIED 31st AUGUST 1911 AGED 77 YEARS South Side ALSO OF HIS WIFE MARY ANN WHO DIED 12th DECEMBER 1917 AGED 82 YEARS "Rest in Peace" 82. [3] Headstone and curbs, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN PARROTT DIED APRIL 7th 1887 AGED 68 YEARS ALSO JAMES JOHN SON OF GEORGE & MARY WIGLEY DIED APRIL 30th 1889 AGED 12 MONTHS ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF JAMES RICHARD WIGLEY DIED MAY 17th 1894 AGED 49 YEARS "The Lord hath appeared of old unto me saying, "Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love, Therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee" " ALSO ETHEL ELIZA LOWE THE BELOVED WIFE OF East LOWE AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE M.A. AND J. R. WIGLEY DIED JANorth 10th 1913 AGED 29 YEARS "A sudden change at God’s command, she fell She had no chance to bid her friend’s farewell, Affliction came without warning given, And bid her haste to meet her God in Heaven" ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES RICHARD WIGLEY DIED NOV. 3rd 1923 AGED 80 YEARS "He suffered much but murmured not, We watched him day by day, With aching hearts, grow less and less, Until he passed away" ALSO MARY ANN WIGLEY WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED OCT. 20th 1936 AGED 84 YEARS ALSO GERTRUDE EMILY BELOVED WIFE OF East LOWE PASSED AWAY JUNE 29th 1937 AGED 52 YEARS "Loved by all who knew her" East Curb ERNEST (GUY) LOWE BORN 5th NOV. 1883 DIED 14th SEPT. 1959 "Remembered by Many" North Curb IN MEMORY OF ROY WILKES PASSED AWAY OCT. 14th 1942 GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE MR. & MRS E. LOWE (one line) 83 [4] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA MARY [BELOVED] WIFE OF GEORGE BLUNDELL [ENTE]RED INTO REST 2nd APRIL 1910 AGED 49 YEARS "Peace after Pain" [ALSO] GEORGE BLUNDELL HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE [PASSED] PEACEFULLY AWAY 11th APRIL 1943 AGED 88 YEARS "[A] cheerful smile, a heart of gold, [The] best Dad the world could hold" 84. [5] Headstone, large plot "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord" IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES ALLEN WHO DIED OCTOBER 21st 1886 AGED 29 YEARS ALSO OF JAMES SMEED WHO DIED JULY 1st 1904 AGED 53 YEARS "We cannot Lord, thy purpose see but all is well that’s done by thee" ALSO GEORGE HENRY LUDLOW WHO DIED SEPT. 27th 1907 AGED 35 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" ALSO OF FRANCES SMEED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOVEMBER 10th 1920 AGED 69 YEARS "We loved her in life, she is dear to us still, But in grief we must bend to God’s holy will, Our sorrow is great, our loss hard to bear, But angels have taken to guard her with care" ROW 8 85. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARTHA OLIFF DUCKRELL DIED NOVEMBER 13th 1912 AGED 88 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM JOHN MANLEY DIED IN FRANCE JULY 9th 1917 AGED 31 YEARS ALSO HANNAH ELIZABETH MANLEY BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN MANLEY DIED DECEMBER 22nd 1926 AGED 63 YEARS ALSO JOHN MANLEY DIED JUNE 30th 1929 AGED 76 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" 86. [2] LHeadstone "He hath borne our grief and carried our sorrow" IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF REBECCA THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN MYHILL WHO DIED NOVEMBER 16th 1888 AGED 39 YEARS "Waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ" ALSO WILLIAM HENRY SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED DECEMBER 23rd 1879 AGED 7 YEARS BURIED AT STROOD CHURCHYARD ROW 9 87. [1] Pedestals and cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM BYFORD DIED DECEMBER 30th 1890 AGED 59 YEARS ALSO HERBERT SON OF THE ABOVE DIED NOV. 25th 1889 AGED 23 YEARS AND HARRIETT ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED DEC. 13th 1929 AGED 63 88. [2] Curbs North Side ETHEL MAY SECOND DAUGHTER OF HENRY & LOUISE DEAN WHO DIED JUNE 29th 1889 AGED 6 YEARS & 6 MONTHS (one line) South Side ALSO CLAUD HERBERT DEAN WHO DIED 20th APRIL 1917 AGED 35 YEARS ROW 10 89. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH ANN WHITE WIDOW OF W. W. WHITE ESQ., R. N. DIED 25th MAY 1889 IN THE 74th YEAR OF HER AGE "She is not dead but sleepeth" ALSO ROSE ANN SARAH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM EDMONDS WHO DIED DECR. 18th 1905 AGED 54 YEARS "Not gone from memory not gone from love, She is simply resting in her home above" ALSO OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM EDMONDS WHO DIED 29th SEPTEMBER 1917 AGED 65 YEARS "Thy will be done" ALSO LEONORA JANE (LILY) EDMONDS DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM AND ROSE EDMONDS AND GRAND-DAUGHTER OF E. A. WHITE WHO DIED 29th 1933 "Peacefully Sleeping" 90. [2] Pedestals and cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND JOHN LOACH WHO DIED DECR. 25th 1910 AGED 66 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE [Rest obscured by tree stump] 91. [3] Headstone, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE J. SMITH DIED OCTOBER 29th 1895 AGED 42 YEARS "O, Paradise, O, Paradise, Who doth not crave for rest, Who would not seek the happy land, Where they that loved are blest" ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE THIRZA MAHALA DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1895 AGED 4 YEARS "Up in Heaven, Up in Heaven, In the bright place far away" ELIZABETH MARIA HEATHCOTE DIED NOVEMBER 7th 1895 AGED 14 YEARS "Peace, perfect peace, In this dark world of sin, The blood of Jesus whispers peace within" GEORGE WALTER DIED DECEMBER 1st 1889 AGED 5 ½ YEARS "Then when Jesus calls us To our heavenly home, We would gladly answer Saviour, Lord we come" Rear IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH MARY THE DEARLY BELOVED AND DEVOTED WIFE OF GEORGE JAMES SMITH WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS JANUARY 14th 1899 AGED 35 YEARS "Loved and respected by all who knew her" "She who came and shared my sorrows, Sleepeth now in him she loved" "Rock of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee, Let the water and the blood, From thy riven side which flow’d, Be of sin the double cure, Cleanse me from it’s guilt and power" 92. [4] Headstone, eroded [ ] THOMAS W[ADHAMS] [BE]LOVED HUSBA[ND] [OF] [ ] WADHAMS [WHO WAS] [ACCIDEN]TALLY DROWNED [ ] THE BARGE ANGLO-DANE [ ] [ ] GALE IN SEA REACH THE 6th OF JANUARY 1892 AGED 34 YEARS [ ] [ALSO] [LI]ZZIE WADHAMS DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE [Rest eroded] 93. [5] Red granite headstone, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF MAUD SELINA DAUGHTER OF JOHN & SARAH PARROTT DIED JANUARY 27th 1890 AGED 16 YEARS ALSO MAY REBECCA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED MARCH 26th 1901 AGED 24 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN JAMES PARROTT DIED NOVEMBER 3rd 1910 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO SARAH ANN PARROTT WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED FEBRUARY 27th 1921 AGED 76 YEARS 94. [6] Curbs South Side IN MEMORY OF MY DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND WALTER G. BALL DIED 23rd MARCH 1904 AGED 45 YEARS (one line) North Side ALSO WALTER J. V. BALL HIS SON DIED 12th JUNE 1899 AGED 6 MONTHS ROW 11 95. 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Williams 2009 Part 1 - Sections B and C - Initial burials 1883 to 1913 SECTION B (Recorded in the same order as Section A) ROW 1 96. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY HOLLANDS WHO DIED MAY 17th 1908? AGED 64 YEARS [ ] ALSO STELLA MARY HURST WHO DIED MARCH [ ] 1919 AGED 37? YEARS [ ] ALSO ANNE HOLLA[NDS] WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED MAY 5th 19[ ] AGED 83 YEARS 97. [2] Curbs North Side WILLIAM THOMAS WALTER DIED 1890 AGED 66? YEARS South Side ALSO OF HIS WIFE EMMA MARY WALTER JULY 1910 AGED 73 YEARS ROW 2 98. [1] Red granite headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES YOUNG WHO DIED MAY 27th 1893 IN HIS 52nd YEAR "In the midst of life we are in death" ALSO FANNY LOUISA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 17th 1901 AGED 60 YEARS 99. [2] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE LEWIS PATRICK WHO DIED 22nd? MARCH 1891 AGED 71 YEARS [ ] ALSO FRANCES LUFF WHO DIED 9th? MAY 1891 AGED 44? YEARS 100. [3] Very worn headstone [ ] FENTON [ ] MAPLE [[Rest eroded] 101. [4] Curbs South Side GEORGE LANGRIDGE BATEY DIED 31st MAY 1891 AGED 62 YEARS North Side ALSO JANE BATEY HIS WIFE DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1905 AGED 77 YEARS 102. [5] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANN HILL WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 6th? 1891 AGED 65 YEARS "Afflictions, sore, long time I bore, Physicians were in vain, Then God did please and gave her ease, And freed her from her pain" IN MEMORY OF THOMAS JOHN HILL DIED MAY 18th? 1901? AGED 79 YEARS "Far beyond the world’s annoy, Secure in Jesus love" 103. [6] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED SCOONES SERGEANT MAJOR 12th LANCERS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER 19th 1891 AGED 32 YEARS "Beloved by all who knew him" THIS STONE WAS ERECTED BY THE TROOP SERGEANT MAJORS, SERGEANTS AND C TROOP OF THE ABOVE REGIMENT 104. [7] Curbs GEORGE LETLEY WHO DIED OCTOBER 17th 1913 AGED 68 YEARS ROW 3 105. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE FREDERICK THE BELOVED SON OF GEORGE & ELIZABETH SILVER WHO DROWNED WHILST ENDEAVOURING TO SAVE LIFE JUNE 29th 1894 AGED 20 YEARS "Greater love hath no man than this, That he lay down his life for his friends" ALSO THE ABOVE ELIZABETH F. SILVER WHO DIED NOVEMBER 5th 1925 AGED 79 ALSO GEORGE SILVER HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANUARY 2nd 1927 AGED 79 YEARS ALSO EVELYN RUSSELL AT REST JUNE 12th 1959 AGED 79 YEARS SAD DROWNING CASE IN THE MEDWAY - Kent Messenger,7th July 1894 An accident of a most distressing nature occurred on Friday evening in the Medway. Four young men, named Arthur Anderson, Ernest Sutton, George Cheetham and George Frederick Silver, upon leaving off work at Messrs. Aveling and Porter’s engineering factory, proceeded to Wickham Point to bathe. This spot, it appears is exceedingly dangerous to bathers. Anderson suddenly got out of his depth. Silver hastened to his assistance, but he, too, was dragged into deep water, and then Cheetham swam out and made a most determined and plucky attempt to save them from drowning. He was pulled under, and nearly lost his own life. A boat containing three young gentlemen, --- Messrs. East J. Rolfe, C. K. Spencer, and A.G. Fremlin, members of the Medway Rowing Club --- happened to be passing, and rowed to the spot. Spencer and Fremlin, with commendable promptness, dived into the water with the idea of saving the lives of the two young men who had disappeared. Their attempts, however, were unsuccessful. Rolfe then entered the water, and on diving down succeeded in rescuing Anderson; but failed to recover the body of Silver. Sutton, immediately he saw that his companions were in danger, jumped into the river, without waiting to remove his clothes, and did his best to reach them. Anderson was quite unconscious when taken ashore. Mr. Spencer, with the assistance of others adopted the usual methods for resuscitating life, and succeeded in restoring animation. On Saturday he had sufficiently recovered to leave his bed. The body of the unfortunate young man Silver was recovered five hours later, and conveyed to the city mortuary. Anderson is a married man, with two children. INQUEST An inquest was held by Mr. Bell, at the Guildhall, on Saturday, when the statements above were corroborated by George Silver, George Cheetham, Mr. Henry John Rolfe, a student at Messrs. Arkcoll’s brewery, and John Hughes, a shipwright, who failed in finding the body with grappling irons and boat hooks, but succeeded in doing so when the tide ebbed.--- The jury returned a verdict of "death from misadventure", and the foreman remarked that the jury unanimously wished to commend the courageous conduct of the witness Rolfe. – We understand that the Mayor of Rochester and Superintendent Broadbridge are moving to secure the Royal Humane Society’s medal for Mr. Rolfe’ They will also place the names of others who attempted to save life before the society. 106. [2] Fallen, broken headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF SUSANNAH ELIZABETH FRYER [WHO] DIED DECEMBER 15th 190[ ] AGED 68 YEARS "A sudden change: I in a moment fell, I had no time to bid my friends farewell. Think not this strange, death happens unto all, This day was mine but tomorrow you may fall" ALSO RICHARD FRYER HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE [WHO DIED] MARCH 9th 1914 AGED [ ] YEARS 107. [3] Small, flat, brown stone ware plaque with blue glazed flowers IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY RICHARD LESTER WHO DIED JANUARY 31st 1892 AGED 21 YEARS ____ ? GRAVE NO. 172 B SECTION "We shall receive a Crown of Glory, Which fadeth not away" 108. [4] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE GEORGE WHO DIED JANUARY 29th 1892 AGED 59 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH ANN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND BELOVED WIFE OF WALTER MILLIAM WHO DIED OCTOBER 19th 1892 AGED 39 YEARS "They could only stand beside us, Tend our pillow, weep our fall, But dark death did soon divide us, From the dearest of them all" ALSO JAMES GEORGE WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1924 AGED 72 YEARS ROW 4 109. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWIN COUCHMAN WHO ENTERED INTO REST NOVEMBER 5th 1901 AGED 67 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" ALSO THE ABOVE EDWIN COUCHMAN WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 7th 1919 AGED 84 YEARS "The Lord shall find thee rest" ALSO EDITH EMILY COUCHMAN DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED APRIL 14th 1950 AGED 84 YEARS "Safe in God’s keeping" ALSO OF CECIL GODFREY SON OF HENRY GODFREY AND LAURA C. COUCHMAN DIED AUGUST 21st 1900 AGED 4 MONTHS 110. [2] Pedestals and fallen cross [IN] [LOVING MEMORY] [OF] ROBERT BURNIP WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 26th 1897 AGED 44 YEARS 111. [3] Pedestals and cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELLEN WIGLEY WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th DEC. 1911 IN HER 55th YEAR AND WILLIAM JOSEPH HER DEAR HUSBAND REUNITED 25th MARCH 1930 AGED 73 YEARS 112. [4] Ruined curbs South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE LILLIAN COX WHO DIED NOVEMBER 21st 1911 AGED 11 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS (one line) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN COX WHO DIED 6th MARCH 1953 AGED 81 YEARS ALSO LILLIAS GRILDINE MARY COX HER MOTHER WHO DIED OCT. 12th 1938 AGED 72 YEARS 113. [5] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE G. ILLENDEN WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER? 17th 1893 AGED 76? YEARS ALSO ARTHUR J. ILLENDEN [SON?] OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER 11th 1897 AGED 36 YEARS "Now the labourer’s task is o’er, Now the battle day is past, Now upon the farther shore, Lands the voyager at last." "Father, in thy gracious keeping, Leave we now thy servant sleeping" ROW 5 114. [1] Headstone "Though lost to sight to memory dear" IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES HUNT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 28th 1896 AGED 55 YEARS FOR 14 YEARS SCHOOLMASTER AT STROOD UNION "Thy will be done" 115. [2] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN THOMAS SMITH DIED JUNE 23rd 1900 AGED 45 YEARS "Rock of ages cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee" ALSO ELIZABETH HANNAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JUNE 13th 1937 IN HER 82nd YEAR "Asleep with our father" FRANK RICHMAN SMITH SON OF THE ABOVE AUSTRALIA 1st JAN 1959 116. [3] Curbs North Side ALBERT BLUNDELL WHO DIED 5th JUNE 1913 AGED 56 YEARS ALSO SARAH JANE BLUNDELL WHO DIED 28th AUG. 1914 AGED 57 YEARS South Side ALSO GEORGE WILLIAM CLOAKE WILLARD WHO DIED 11th JAN 1933 AGED 59 YEARS ALSO OUR DEAR MOTHER ELLEN FRANCES WILLARD WHO DIED 2nd MARCH 1944 AGED 62 YEARS (one line) 117. [4] Curbs South Side ELIZABETH MOON WHO DIED 23rd JUNE 1913 AGED 49 YEARS North Side ALSO ERNEST MOON WHO DIED 22nd FEB. 1939 AGED 68 YEARS 118. [5] Headstone, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM GERMANY DIED DEC. 9th 1893 AGED 56 YEARS ALSO SARAH SUSANNAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED APRIL 13th 1910 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO FRANK GEO. GERMANY DIED JANY. 3rd 1894 AGED 24 YEARS ALSO ALBERT EDWARD GERMANY DIED FEB. 18th 1912 AGED 35 YEARS "Thy will be done" ALSO GEO. WM. WEST DIED JAN 18th 1910 AGED 39 YEARS ROW 6 119. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN FRID WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1895 AGED 61 YEARS ALSO HARRIETT HIS WIFE WHO DIED 1st FEBRUARY 1896 AGED 63 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" 120. [2] Small headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM A. T. PACKMAN WHO DIED 9th NOV. 1905 AGED 40 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM A. T. PACKMAN WHO DIED 26th SEPT. 1924 AGED 61 YEARS ROW 7 121. [1] Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ELLEN THE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS GODFREY WHO MET HER DEATH BY RECEIVING SEVERE BURNS AT STROOD DIED MARCH 6th 1896 AGED 24 YEARS "Peace, perfect peace, with sorrow surging round, On Jesus bosom naught but calm is found" STROOD WOMAN FATALLY BURNED - Chatham Observer, March 13th 1896 The City Coroner, Mr. West H. Bell, held an inquest at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, on Tuesday morning, on the body of Ellen Godfrey, Who was admitted to the hospital on February 26th suffering from severe burns.— Mr. J. T. Ogden was chosen foreman of the jury. Thomas Edward Godfrey, of 6, Newark Street, Strood, said the deceased was his wife, and she was 24 years of age. He was away from home when the accident occurred, his wife being in the hospital when he returned. She told him she was sitting over the fire in the living room and dozed off to sleep, and was awoke by her clothes being in flames. She could not account for her clothes catching fire. He felt sure she was sober; she was not in the habit of drinking much. John Hills, fisherman, of 4, Newark Street, said he was awoke early on the morning of the 26th February by his wife, and he then heard screams. He opened the door, and saw the deceased lying on the ground in the yard in flames. He put the flames out with water, and a constable removed her to the hospital. He afterwards went and put out the fire at deceased’s house, the hearthrug and canvas being in flames. P.C. Welch, who was attracted to the house by hearing the screams, said he finished putting out the flames by wrapping his cape around the deceased. He carried her to Dr. Packman, and after he had dressed the wounds brought her to the hospital in a cab. Dr. Ludford Cooper, house surgeon at the hospital, said when admitted deceased was suffering from extensive and serious burns on the legs, trunk and arms. She died on Monday morning from exhaustion, the result of the burns. The witness Hills, recalled, said it appeared to him that the chimney had caught fire, as burning soot kept falling into the room. The jury returned a verdict of "Death by misadventure". 122. [2] Curbs North Side OUR DEAR MOTHER MARTHA MUNN DIED AUGT. 12th 1907 AGED 80 "Gone but not forgotten" South Side ALSO ROSINA FIELDER WHO FELL ASLEEP NOV. 12th 1939 AGED 76 YEARS East Side ALSO GEORGE FIELDER WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 31st 1940 IN HIS 85th YEAR 123. [3] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF KATE SUSANNAH WHITE DIED 5th NOVEMBER 1911 AGED 53 YEARS ALSO OF JAMES WHITE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE DIED 18th MARCH 1914 AGED 57 YEARS 124. [4] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY STEVENS DIED NOV. 13th 1895 AGED 77 ALSO ELIZA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED JAN 14th 1896 AGED 56 "Thy will be done" 125. [5] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS COOMBER WHO DIED 14th OCTOBER 1895 AGED 48 YEARS ALSO THOMAS COOMBER SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1908 AGED 34 YEARS ROW 8 126. [ ] Pedestals and cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DARLING WIFE CLARA ELIZABETH WAGON WHO PASSED AWAY JAN 22nd 1900 AGED 47 YEARS "Not as I will but as thou wilt, Thy will be done" ALSO EDWARD WAGON WHO DIED MARCH 1st 1928 AGED 74 YEARS "Sleep on Beloved" SECTION C (Rows East to West, Graves South to North) ROW 1 127. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY BRAND THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM BRAND WHO DIED 15th NOV. 1899 AGED 74 YEARS "Father in thy gracious keeping Leave we now thy servant sleeping" ALSO OF WILLIAM BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th MARCH 1910 AGED 52 YEARS "O, Rest in the Lord" ALSO OF WILLIAM BRAND BELOVED HUSBAND AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 23rd 1922 IN HIS 97th YEAR "With long life will I satisfy him, And show him my Salvation" ALSO IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF HAROLD ALBERT BRAND AND JOHN YAXLEY BRAND (GRANDSONS) WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-18 128. [2] Pedestals and cross East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMMA JEFFERY WHO DIED JANARY 2nd 1913 ALSO OF JOHN GEORGE JEFFERY HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 2nd 1915 South Side ALSO OF THEIR GRANDSON JOHN GEORGE JEFFERY WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY MARCH 11th 1945 AGED 48 YEARS 129. [3] Pedestals, cross and small tablet IN LOVING MEMORY OF HAIDEE WIFE OF THOMAS FREDERICK PITCHER BORN 14th MARCH 1851 DIED 14th MAY 1910 ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS FREDERICK PITCHER DIED 22nd MAY 1929 AGED 77 YEARS Tablet IN LOVING MEMORY OF RONALD ARNELL PITCHER WHO DIED NOVEMBER 7th 1939 AGED 61 YEARS 130. [4] Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ROBERT ROSS BROWN WHO PASSED AWAY 18th FEBRUARY 1912 AGED 65 YEARS ALSO EMMA CATHERINE WIDOW OF ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY 30th AUGUST 1913 AGED 69 YEARS "Lead, kindly Light" 131. [5] Low headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES NASH DIED AUGUST 26th 1912 AGED 75 YEARS ALSO FRANCES WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED APRIL 3rd 1915 AGED 75 YEARS "At Rest" 135. [6] Headstone IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF BAYDEN SIMMONDS WHO DIED ON JUNE 8th 1909 AFTER A LONG ILLNESS PATIENTLY BORNE AGED 62 YEARS "Thy will be done" ALSO OF HERBERT CLIFTON SIMMONDS PTE 24th ROYAL FUSILEERS WHO DIED OF WOUNDS DECEMBER 13th 1918 AGED 30 YEARS ALSO SEDLEY FANNY BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE BAYDEN SIMMONDS WHO DIED AUGUST 15th 1924 AGED 73 YEARS ALSO CATHERINE PARAMORE KENNETT SISTER OF THE ABOVE DIED JANUARY 4th 1936 AGED 82 YEARS 136. [7] Pedestals, cross and angel IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM LABBETT WHO DIED NOVEMBER 21st 1909 AGED 55 YEARS "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away" BUTE C. OATES DIED 16th FEB. 1932 AGED 70 YEARS "God rest her soul" 137. [8] Headstone IN MEMORY OF HANNAH DIED 12th FEBY. 1902 AGED 69 YEARS WIDOW OF ROBERT DICK M.D., C.M. OF LONDON AND EDINBURGH DIED 24th MARCH 1878 WARRISTON CEMETERY ALSO CATHERINE W. HELEN GILBERT WHO DIED 19th OCTOBER 1934 AGED 72 YEARS 138. [9] Fallen headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDITH SARAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF HARRY F. TUTT BORN JUNE 14th 1858 DIED OCTOBER 16th 1903 ALSO THE ABOVE HARRY F. TUTT WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 27th 1939 AGED 79 YEARS 139. [10] Pedestals and cross East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH AMES WHO DIED 13th APRIL 1902 AGED 69 YEARS TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES W TUTT, F.E.S. WHO DIED 10th JANUARY 1911 AGED 53 YEARS INTERRED IN LADYWELL CEMETERY North Side ALSO THOMAS AMES HUSBAND OF SARAH AMES WHO DIED 7th JANUARY 1901 AGED 58 YEARS South Side ALSO OUR MARY (MARSHALL) DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1924 AGED 86 YEARS AFTER 75 YEARS FAITHFULL SERVICE 140. 11] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF LOUISA THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALFRED HODGE WHO ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 10th 1906 AGED 60 YEARS ALSO ALFRED HODGE WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 8th 1935 AGED 79 YEARS "In Life, In Death, O Lord Abide with me" ROW 2 141. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ETHEL MAUD ONSLOW WHO PASSED AWAY 8th NOVEMBER 1901 AGED 18 YEARS "I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest"" ALSO ELIZABETH MOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY 27th NOVEMBER 1904 AGED 63 YEARS "Neither shall there be any more pain, For the former things are passed away" ALSO GEORGE EDWARD FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 1908 AGED 66 YEARS "His sufferings were great, his end was peace" 142. [2] Curbs, large plot South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES BOILING DIED AUGUST 20th 1896 AGED 50 YEARS ALSO SUSANNAH BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED NOVEMBER 26th 1938 AGED 93 YEARS East Side ALSO POLY THE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS East BOILING DIED JUNE 22nd 1904 AGED 24 YEARS North Side ALSO CHARLES JAMES ELDEST SON OF CHARLES BOILING DIED MAY 16th 1897 AGED 25 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" (one line) West Side ALSO MARIA ANN BOILING DIED MARCH 20th 1965 AGED 86 YEARS 143. [3] Pedestals, fallen cross East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE BRIGHT WHO PASSED AWAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 1904 AGED 54 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY 21st DEC. 1917 AGED 61 YEARS South Side GEORGE FREDERICK THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF FLORA BRIGHT WHO PASSED AWAY 25th NOV. 1927 AGED 40 YEARS North Side JAMES HENRY BRIGHT KILLED IN ACTION 12th OCT. 1917 AGED 22 YEARS 144. [4] Pedestals and cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN THE WIFE OF JOSIAH SETH HAISMAN OF STROOD WHO DIED JANUARY 12th 1900 AGED 56 YEARS 145. [5] Headstone, very eroded [LYDI]A? MAR[Y] SEAGULL [DI]ED M[AY]? 8th 190[ ] [AGED] 80? [YEARS] [ ] THOMAS WA[TERMAN]? [ ] HENRY AMBROSE WATERMAN? [ ] WHO DIED FEBRUARY 2nd 19[50]? AGED 75? YEARS 146. [6] Headstone, eroded [ ] [IN LOVING MEMORY] OF GEORGINA FRANCESCA THE BELOVED WIFE OF BENJAMIN BUCK AND DAUGHTER OF MAJOR F.? C. SKURRAY HEWITT WHO DIED OCTOBER [ ] [C. 1902?] IN HER 60th ? YEAR ALSO THEIR CHILDREN BENJAMIN FRANCIS [ ] EMILY JANE HEWITT [ ] JAMES FREDERICK [ ] AMY WOODS AGED 1 YEAR [ ] ALSO SARAH ANN HEWITT WHO DIED JULY 2[ ] [ ] AGED 65 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE BENJAMIN BUCK WHO DIED JULY 31st 1914 IN HIS 73rd YEAR ALSO WILLIAM JAMES EDGAR BUCK WHO DIED JULY 1st 1914 AGED 48 YEARS 147. [7] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN GERMANEY DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1901 AGED 78 YEARS ALSO OF THOMAS WILLIAM GERMANEY HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1906 AGED 79 YEARS "Now the labourer’s task is o’er, Now the battle-day is past, Now upon the farther shore, Lands the voyager at last" "Father in thy gracious keeping Leave we now thy servant sleeping" 148. [8] Headstone, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF BEATRICE ELEANOR DAUGHTER OF ARTHUR CHARLES & CHARLOTTE ELIZA OAKESHOTT DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1897 AGED 21 YEARS ALSO OF FLIGHT SUB-LIEUT. LEONARD ENGLAND OAKESHOTT, R.N.A..S. SON OF ARTHUR CHARLES & LAURA East OAKESHOTT KILLED IN FRANCE MAR. 31st 1918 IN HIS 19th YEAR ALSO THE ABOVE ARTHUR CHARLES OAKESHOTT FOR 39 YEARS POLICE COURT MISSIONARY [ ] BORN AT STROOD MAR. 15th 1846 DIED AT STROOD JUNE 4th 1919 ROW 3 149. [ ] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN GEORGE WALTER FREEMAN WHO DIED 31st JANUARY 1902 AGED 60 YEARS ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 13th JUNE 1903 AGED 60 YEARS ALSO JOHN HENRY SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 12th JANUARY 1898 AGED 29 YEARS ROW 4 150. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA MARY THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF DANIEL WILLIAM MARSH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 11th APRIL 1909 AGED 63 YEARS "Gone from us but not forgotten, Never shall thy memory fade, Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger, Round the spot where thou art laid" ALSO OF THE ABOVE DANIEL WILLIAM MARSH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 12th MARCH 1916 AGED 76 YEARS "Good was his heart and in friendship sound, Patient in pain and loved by all around, His pains are o’er his grief’s for ever done, A life of everlasting joy he’s now begun" ALSO ALICE ELIZA MARSH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 26th JANUARY 1946 AGED 71 YEARS 151. [2] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY COOK WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 18th 1904 AGED 40 YEARS "Brighter, fairer far than living, With no trace of woe or pain, Robed in everlasting beauty, We shall see thee once again" ALSO PERCY THE BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MAY 11th 1898 IN HIS 7th YEAR "Though lost to sight to memory ever dear" ALSO EMILY BOURNE WHO DIED APRIL 18th 1920 AGED 65 YEARS Rear ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY JOHN LEWIS COOK (ROYAL SURREY REGT.) KILLED IN ACTION 23rd JULY 1918 AGED 33 YEARS AND EDITH MAUD THE BELOVED WIFE OF ARTHUR COLE AND SISTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 1st JULY 1923 AGED 35 YEARS "May light perpetual shine upon them" 152. [3] Curbs South Side ROBERT LAMPARD WHO DIED 31st MAY 1898 AGED 69 YEARS ALSO SARAH ELIZABETH HIS WIFE WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1908 AGED 82 YEARS North Side ALSO ELLEN SARAH LAMPARD WHO DIED 10th JULY 1947 AGED 93 YEARS 153. [4] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT GIBBONS WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1898 AGED 42 YEARS ALSO THOMAS MYHILL WHO DIED 3rd DECEMBER 1903 AGED 46 YEARS "I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest"" 154. [5] Fallen, small headstone IN MEMORY OF MARY CARTER 1844 – 1901 AND EDWARD D. HER DEAR HUSBAND 1843 – 1913 ALSO THEIR SON & DAUGHTER ELIZA East RUSSELL 1874 – 1892 AND ROBERT H. CARTER 1876 – 1909 ROW 5 155. [ ] Headstone IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF [AL]BERT WILSON THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ANNIE WILSON [WHO] DIED NOVEMBER 21st 1898 AGED 50 YEARS "[Though] lost to sight to memory ever dear" ROW 6 156. [ ] Headstone, flaking IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED SON OF [ALF]RED & EMMA BAKER DROWNED OFF CUXTON 29th APRIL [190]0 AGED 17 YEARS "The morning comes we cannot tell, How we shall end the day, Death like a sudden whirlwind came, And snatched his life away" ALSO BROTHER OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM THOMAS BAKER, WORCS [REGT.] [KILLE]D IN ACTION 20th SEPTEMBER [ ] AGED 27 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO OF THEIR FATHER ALFRED BAKER [WHO] DIED 10th JUNE 1926 IN HIS 83rd YEAR AND THEIR MOTHER EMMA BAKER [WHO] DIED 8th OCTOBER 1935 AGED 86 YEARS "Reunited" FATAL BOATING DISASTER AT GILLINGHAM - Chatham Observer, May 5th 1900 On Wednesday three shop assistants hired a boat at the Sun Pier and went for a row down the river. Off Gillingham they got into the swell caused by the Government tug Buster, and, failing to keep their boat head on to it, the craft was overturned. One of the occupants, Baitup, could not swim, and he sank "like a stone" , his companions having no opportunity of affording him assistance. Deceased was 18 years old and belonged to Tonbridge, having come to Rochester only a few weeks since, and was an only son. LAD DROWNED WHILST BATHING A sad bathing fatality occurred in the River Medway, off Wickham, on Sunday morning, a lad named Alfred Baker, aged 17, a horse driver at the factory, being drowned. The body was recovered later in the day, and conveyed to the mortuary to await an inquest. The inquest was held before Mr. West J. Harris (County Coroner), and a jury composed entirely of Wickham workmen, in the chapel of Strood cemetery on Monday evening, Mr. W. H. Pounds being foreman of the jury. Alfred Baker, father of the deceased, said the deceased lived with him at 81, Cuxton Road, Strood. He last saw him alive at 9.30 o’clock on Sunday morning, when he left home to go and feed his horses. Robert Stevens, of 29, Gun-lane, Strood said he worked with the deceased. On Sunday morning, about 11.30 o’clock, the deceased with George Kidney and witness, went down to the river near Wickham Factory. Deceased said he should go into the water for a swim, and asked witness and Kidney to accompany him. They refused, as it was too cold, and only deceased could swim out of the three. Deceased stripped and plunged into the water. He swam out towards the middle of the stream and threw his arms up and said "That is the depth". The water was then up to his neck. Deceased then swam out from seven to eight yards further, when he cried for help and sank. Witness waded into the water to look for him., but could not see him. He called a boat, but it came too late. Deceased never rose after once disappearing beneath the surface. The Coroner: I can’t see what he could be thinking of to go into the water, especially after the weather we have experienced lately. Witness: He was headstrong to go in, sir. The Coroner: Yes, and you see he has had to pay the penalty. P. Corpl. Peacock, stationed at Cuxton, said on receiving information on Sunday afternoon, he went to the spot described by the last witness, and found that the body had just been got onto the foreshore. He conveyed it to the mortuary at the Cemetery. There were no marks of violence on the body. It was quite stiff. The father of the deceased, in reply to the Coroner, said he was quite satisfied the affair was a pure accident. Alfred Ware said he found the body 200 yards from where it disappeared. A verdict of "Death by Misadventure" was returned. LAST ROW, (north west corner) 157. [ ] Pedestals and cross, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELLIE ELDEST DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM HENRY & ELISE RILEY BORN FEB. 25th 1879 DIED AUG. 15th 1904 "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God" Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Strood Cemetery, Part 1 Sections D + E recorded by David Williams KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage | Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ - recorded by D. E. Williams 2009 Part 1 - Sections D and E - Initial burials 1883 to 1913 SECTION D (Rows east to west, graves north to south) ROW 2 158. [ ] Headstone IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF RICHARD MUXWORTHY DIED NOVEMBER 24th 1886 AGED 82 YEARS "Though lost to sight to memory ever dear" ALSO SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JANUARY 7th 1887 AGED 73 YEARS "She is gone, she is gone to the region of light, She was with us today she is in heaven tonight, Though to part with her was trial severe, Yet ‘tis better that she be yonder than here" ROW 4 159. [ ] Low headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH HODGE KIERNAN DIED 26th NOV. 1913 AGED 83 ALSO GEORGE STREETER REPORTED MISSING 26th SEPT. 1915 AGED 26 ALSO HENRY JOSEPH STREETER DIED 13th APRIL 1940 AGED 79 ALSO CATHERINE MARY STREETER DIED 1st NOV. 1949 AGED 83 "Re-united" ROW 5 160. [1] Fallen low headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALICE MAUD BRADLEY WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1912 AGED 52 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM FREDERICK HER HUSBAND WHO DIED 16th JANUARY 1942 AGED 70 YEARS ALSO FREDERICK JOHN THEIR SON WHO DIED 6th AUGUST 1935 AGED 47 YEARS "Reunited" 161. [2] Curbs South Side HENRY RICHARD TESTER WHO PASSED AWAY 12th FEBRUARY 1935 AGED 68 YEARS ALSO ELLEN REBECCA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY 6th MARCH 1946 AGED 75 YEARS (one line) North Side ALSO HENRY RICHARD THEIR SON WHO PASSED AWAY 28th MARCH 1913 AGED 21 YEARS ROW 6 162. [1] Low headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM C. OLIVER WHO DIED 27th APRIL 1912 AGED 53 YEARS ALSO HIS WIFE ANN SAFFELL OLIVER WHO DIED 17th FEB. 1930 AGED 66 YEARS ALSO PERCY W. S. OLIVER SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN BERMUDA 26th NOV. 1927 AGED 36 YEARS 163. [2] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND FREDERICK PRENTICE WHO DIED 27th NOVEMBER 1911 AGED 55 YEARS "A bitter grief, a shock severe, To part with one we loved so dear, Our loss is great, we’ll not complain, But hope in heaven to meet again" 164. [3] Curbs North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS KELLY WHO DIED NOVEMBER 9th 1911 AGED 73 YEARS "At Rest" (one line) South Side ALSO ROSINA KELLY WHO DIED OCTOBER 18th 1929 AGED 92 YEARS 165. [4] Wooden cross ROBERT HENRY PATTERSON BORN CORNWALL 1869 DIED 19th DECEMBER 1910 AGED 41 166. [5] Derelict, jumbled curbs FLORENCE SPASHETT DIED SEPT. 13th 1908 ALSO JAMES HER HUSBAND DIED JAN 3rd 1922 AGED 75 YEARS ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER FLORENCE DIED JULY 12th 1909 AGED 22 YEARS AND MARY DIED NOV. 14th 1909 AGED 33 YEARS 167. [6] Small headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF SUSANNAH CHAPMAN DIED NOV. 10th 1910 AGED 65 ALSO GEORGE HER BELOVED HUSBAND DIED JAN 30th 1916 AGED 70 ALSO MARY ELIZABETH, DAUGHTER DIED FEB. 22nd 1910 AGED 22 ALSO STEPHEN THOMAS, SON DIED JAN 13th 1923 AGED 42 WHO WAS INTERRED AT NORWOOD CEMETERY AND ARTHUR HENRY, SON DIED FEB. 13th 1939 AGED 55 "Each gave of their best, until at rest" ROW 7 168. [1] Low headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF NATHANIEL TURNER DIED JULY 7th 1911 AGED 63 ALSO ELLEN ESTHER HIS WIFE DIED JAN 30th 1938 AGED 88 AND BERT THEIR SON DIED IN ACTION OCT. 30th 1917 AGED 28 ALSO OF LOTTIE CLARA ARMES DIED AUG. 22nd 1955 AGED 81 169. [2] Curbs North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE WILLIAM FARRELL WHO DIED 23rd MAY 1911 AGED 42 YEARS (one line) South Side ALSO MERCY FARRELL WHO DIED 17th MAY 1915 AGED 45 YEARS 170. [3] Curbs CHARLES DENNESS WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1911 AGED 70 YEARS ALSO MARY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1909 AGED 70 YEARS 171. [4] Curbs South Side JOHN PURSER BORN 13.11.1867 DIED 9.8.1909 North Side CAROLINE PURSER BORN 12.11.1863 DIED 14.5.1959 ROW 8 172. [ ]Headstone, extremely eroded IN LOVING MEMORY OF AGNES VICKERS [ ] 1886 [Rest eroded] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION E (Rows east to west, graves south to north) ROW 6 173. [1] Curbs North Side HARRIETT RING WHO DIED 31st AUGUST 1913 AGED 69 YEARS South Side ALSO JOHN RING WHO DIED 20th NOVEMBER 1933 AGED 84 YEARS 174. [2] Pedestals and cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF BERTRAM ERNEST HALES BORN OCTOBER 24th 1880 DIED JULY 22nd 1901 "Until the day breaks and the shadows flee" ROW 7 175. [ ] Headstone ABERY THEOPHILUS YEO (OF TAUNTON) WHO DIED SEPT. 20th 1901 AGED 21 YEARS "For a while we must be parted Till the graves their dead restore, Father, brother, sisters, mother Meet once more" ROW 13 176. [1] Pedestals, fallen cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER PHOEBE FARROW WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1915 AGED 63 YEARS ALSO GEORGE ALONZO FARROW SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 5th OCTOBER 1903 AGED 23 YEARS 177. [2] Pedestals, fallen cross [IN] [LOVING MEMORY OF] HENRY SHERSBY WHO DIED JUNE 26th 1904 AGED 51 YEARS ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE MARGARET JANE WHO DIED JULY 18th 1903 AGED 43 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" R.I.P. 178. [3] Pedestals, fallen cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE MARY BROAD WHO FELL ASLEEP 8th OCTOBER 1913 AGED 33 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" 179. [4] Curbs RICHARD BAMBER THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF HELEN JESSIE ROWLEY WHO ENTERED INTO REST AUGUST 6th 1903 AGED 37 YEARS (one line) ROW 14 179. [ ] Curbs North Side WILLIAM BONNEWELL AND EMILY HIS WIFE DIED FEBY. 1st 1904 AGED 63 DIED DEC. 18th 1903 AGED 63? South Side ELIZABETH ALICE RING DIED 11th MARCH 1960 AGED 77 YEARS ROW 15 180. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENRY EDMUNDS WHO DIED NOVEMBER 8th 1904 AGED 59 YEARS ALSO ELIZA EDMUNDS WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED DECEMBER 19th 1916 AGED 73 YEARS "Gone from us but not forgotten, Never shall thy memory fade, Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger, Round the spot where thou art laid" 181. [2] Pedestals, cross and small tablet East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF LESTER THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES STEPHEN CHAPMAN WHO DIED AUGUST 25th 1910 AGED 60 YEARS "Rest in Peace" South Side ALSO JAMES STEPHEN CHAPMAN WHO DIED MARCH 14th 1943 AGED 85 YEARS North Side ALFRED JOHN CHAPMAN WHO DIED DECEMBER 31st 1938 AGED 83 YEARS Tablet ALSO MARGARET SMITH (NEE CHAPMAN) WHO DIED 27th APRIL 1941 AGED 50 YEARS INTERRED ELSEWHERE 182. [3] Pedestals and cross East Side (On cross) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR DAD HENRY THOMAS CHAPMAN WHO DIED APRIL 15th 1929 AGED 77 "At Rest" Pedestal IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY THOMAS THE BELOVED SON OF HENRY THOMAS & EMMA JANE CHAPMAN WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED AT WOULDHAM ON SEPTEMBER 9th 1911 AGED 20 YEARS "The feeling of our loss will ne’er be old" North Side ALSO OF EMMA J. CHAPMAN WHO DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1919 AGED 61 YEARS South Side ALSO OF THEIR DAUGHTER ETHEL CURTIS THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALBERT THOMAS CURTIS WHO DIED OCTOBER 4th 1912 AGED 23 YEARS YOUNG BARGEMAN DROWNED IN SIGHT OF HIS BROTHER Kent Messenger, 16th September 1911 A distressing fatality occurred in the Medway off Wouldham, on Saturday, a young bargeman, Henry T. Chapman, who was mate with his father in the barge, "Ninety-One", being drowned in sight of his young brother, who was unable to assist him. The unfortunate man who was 20 years of age, and resided with his parents at Cliffe Road, Strood, appears to have slipped and fallen overboard, and was not seen after he had once disappeared. ROW 16 183 [ ] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK CHARLES RELF WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS JUNE 22nd 1909 IN HIS 20th YEAR "Peace, perfect Peace" ALSO FREDERICK WALTER RELF WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MARCH 12th 1942 AGED 83 YEARS "I am he that liveth" AND MARY ANN RELF WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MAY 4th 1948 AGED 85 YEARS "Now the Saviour’s called me, I have gone, To meet him in the Promised Land" ROW 17 184. [1] Headstone and curbs Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN CURTIS FELL ASLEEP MAY 6th 1911 AGED 74 ALSO EDWARD HER HUSBAND FELL ASLEEP DEC. 15th 1916 AGED 78 "Until the Dawn" North Curb ALSO EDWARD, SON DIED MAR. 1st 1905 AGED 28 South Curb ALSO ALFRED, SON DIED IN INDIA JAN 4th 1899 AGED 28 185. [2] Curbs North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE BAKER DIED MARCH 10th 1908 AGED 43 South Side ALSO FREDERICK BAKER DIED JULY 14th 1924 AGED 56 ROW 18 186. [ ] "Book" tablet and curbs North Curb GEORGE W. H. THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF EMMA ANDERSON WHO DIED 7th SEPT. 1907 AGED 60 YEARS "At Rest" (one line) South Curb ALSO OF THEIR SON AMBROSE ANDERSON WHO FELL IN FRANCE 9th APRIL 1917 AGED 35 YEARS (one line) 187. [ ] Tablet ALSO IN MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER EMMA ANDERSON WHO PASSED AWAY 25th MARCH 1934 AGED 80 YEARS "There is a link death cannot sever, Love and Remembrance, Live forever" ROW 19 188. [ ] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN BENJAMIN SAWYER WHO DIED MAY 10th 1906 AGED 64 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN BENJAMIN SAWYER DIED JUNE 24th 1916 AGED 72 YEARS ROW 20 189. [ ] Curbs SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF FRANK CLARKE BORN DEC. 19th 1878 DIED DEC. 11th 1911 "At Rest" (one line) Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Strood Cemetery, Part 1 Sections F, H, J and K recorded by David Williams KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage | Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ - recorded by D. E. Williams 2009 Part 1 - Sections F, H, J and K - Initial burials 1883 to 1913 SECTION F 190. [ ] Headstone "Though lost to sight to memory ever dear" IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM ALFRED BOSWELL WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED BY A FALL MAY 2nd 1893 AGED 8 YEARS ALSO ROSETTA SISTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED IN INFANCY FATAL FALL FROM THE TOWER OF ROCHESTER CASTLE Maidstone Journal, 6th May 1893 On Tuesday afternoon, a sad accident happened to a little boy named William Alfred Boswell, aged eight, at Rochester Castle. It appears he had climbed to the top of the old tower, above the main entrance from the esplanade, and in reaching over to obtain some wild flowers, over balanced himself and fell upon the row of spikes below. One of them entered his neck, and others pierced other parts of the body. The Rev. Groves, Vicar of Cliff, happened to see the accident, and was one of the first to render assistance. The poor little fellow was at once taken to the Bridge Chamber and attended by Dr. Atkin, but his injuries produced death in a very short time. His body was conveyed on a stretcher to his home in Taylor’s Lane. THE INQUEST An inquest was held at Strood Hall, on Thursday, when the Rev. P. Groves, rector of Cliffe, stated that as he was passing down the hill towards Rochester Bridge, he saw the deceased slip and fall over, and he became impaled on an iron fence. The poor little fellow remained in this position, with his hands hanging loosely over the fence, until witness and a man named Selling, caretaker of the Bridge Chamber, lifted him off. Blood poured from the wounds as the deceased was being carried into the chambers. – Alfred Selling and Dr. Atkin also gave evidence. – The jury returned a verdict of "Death through misadventure". SECTIONS H, J & K (Treated as one section, western portion only, rows west to east, graves south to north) ROW 1 191. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF UNA AUGUSTA THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN SMALLMAN HILLS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 19th 1902 AGED 60 YEARS "Deeply Regretted" 192. [2] Headstone TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM SPENCE BROWN, M.D. WHO DIED FEBY. 26th 1869 AGED 53 YEARS ALSO HARRIET WIDOW OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANY. 29th 1897 AGED 82 YEARS 193. [3] Coped stone IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN STEELE, M.D., J.P. WHO DIED AT STROOD DECR. 15th 1891 AGED 83 YEARS "Faith is the gift of God" 194. [4] Pedestals, fallen cross West Side [ ] CHARLES COBB OF THIS PARISH FELL ASLEEP AUG. 13th 1889? IN HIS 82nd YEAR ELIZABETH MUNRO COBB AT REST MAY 10th 1892 AGED 76 "Her children rise up and call her blessed" ALSO LUCY THEIR YOUNGEST DAUGHTER FELL ASLEEP SEPT. 2nd 1906 "Jesu Mercy" North Side FREDERICK STEWART THIRD SON OF CHARLES COBB ENTERED INTO REST FEB. 17th 1899 BURIED IN CONSTANTINOPLE "Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy" 195. [5] Pedestals and cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES ALBERT COBB BORN 5th DECEMBER 1836 DIED 29th FEBRUARY 1908 ALSO OF SARAH MARY HIS WIFE BORN 8th SEPTEMBER 1842 DIED 5th JANUARY 1898 AND OF STEWART HARRISON THEIR THIRD SON BORN 9th APRIL 1873 DIED 12th AUGUST 1903 196. [6] "Boulders", anchor on top, voluted tablet IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT WILLIAM MAYOU OF FAZELEY, STAFFORDSHIRE WHO SLEPT AWAY OCTOBER 27th 1890 AGED 40 YEARS "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee" "Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul" 197. [7] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM JOHN KNIGHT WHO DIED MARCH 2nd 1893 AGED 23 YEARS "They could only stand beside me, Tend my pillow, weep my fall, But dark death did soon divide me, From the dearest of them all" ALSO WILLIAM ROBERT KNIGHT FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANUARY 28th 1906 AGED 67 YEARS ALSO SOPHIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE W. R. KNIGHT WHO DIED JULY 12th 1921 AGED 82 YEARS 198. [8] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD WADHAMS WHO PASSED AWAY 13th NOVEMBER 1897 AGED 44 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE EDWARD WADHAMS WHO PASSED AWAY 16th SEPTEMBER 1924 AGED 73 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM MATTHEWS SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY 20th FEBRUARY 1938 AGED 58 YEARS "In God’s Keeping" ALSO CHARLOTTE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM MATTHEWS REUNITED 8th JULY 1961 AGED 82 YEARS 199. [9] Pedestals and cross West Side IN MEMORY OF EMMA DAUGHTER OF RICHARD AND DIANA WEST WHO FELL ASLEEP 23rd JULY 1899 AGED 40 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE RICHARD WEST WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1914 AGED 83 YEARS North Side ALSO DIANA HIS WIFE WHO DIED 29th AUGUST 1917 AGED 85 YEARS MINNIE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE BELOVED WIFE OF A. H. BROWN WHO DIED 21st MARCH 1938 AGED 73 YEARS South Side ALSO MARY WEST WHO DIED 2nd JUNE 1951 AGED 85 YEARS 200. [10] Headstone TO THE MEMORY OF MARY WIFE OF W. H. CLIFFORD BORN APRIL 20th 1840 DIED OCTOBER 3rd 1897 "Jesus thou hast promised, To all who follow thee, That when thou art in glory, There shall thy servants be" ALSO WILLIAM HENRY CLIFFORD BORN DECEMBER 31st ? 1839 DIED SEPTEMBER 10th 1908 ALSO OF ADA MARY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE BORN AUGUST 10th 1865 DIED NOVEMBER 2nd 1938 201. [11] Pedestal IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN DAY DIED JULY 19th 1895 AGED 72 YEARS "Thy will be done" ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED 27th DEC. 1917 AGED 81 YEARS "At Rest" 202. [12] Pedestals and cross? IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE GAMON WHO DIED MAY 15th 1867 AGED 58 YEARS INTERRED AT CHATHAM ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1890 AGED 63 YEARS "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God" ALSO MARY ANN HUGGETT DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE CALLED TO REST OCTOBER 4th 1904 AGED 50 YEARS "Jesus saith, "I am the way, the truth and the life"" ALSO GEORGE JAMES GAMON SON OF THE ABOVE CALLED TO REST DECEMBER 8th 1932 AGED 75 YEARS "Abide with me" 203. [13] Rock pedestals and cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF AUGUSTUS PACKNAM SURGEON [ ] 1920 [ ] ALSO ALICE ADA HIS BELOVED WIFE 1837 - 1892 ALSO ALICE EDIE GRAND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AGED 3 MONTHS "Grant them O Lord, eternal rest and let light perpetual shine upon them" 204. [14] Red granite coped North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRIET SKINNER WIFE OF DANIEL SKINNER DIED FEBRUARY 17th 1893 AGED 62 YEARS "Day by day do I miss her, words would fail my loss to tell, In heaven I hope to meet her and there together dwell" South Side ALSO OF DANIEL SKINNER WHO DIED ON NOVEMBER 28th 1904 AGED 76 YEARS "The Lord is my shepherd" 205. [15] Fallen headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY PAYNE WHO DIED AUGUST 23rd 1901 AGED 70 YEARS ALSO CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH THE LOVING AND BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 26th 1898 AGED 70 YEARS "Rest in Peace" 206. [16] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELLEN THE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS J. WEEKS WHO DIED NOVEMBER 9th 1891 AGED 38 YEARS "Rock of ages cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee" ALSO SARAH KEZIA WEEKS THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED APRIL 24th 1937 AGED 82 YEARS "At rest after long suffering" ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS J. WEEKS DIED JANUARY 29th 1938 AGED 82 YEARS 207. [17] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF HANNAH HILL WHO DIED 19th MAY 1900 AGED 64 YEARS "All tears are vain, I cannot now recall thee, Gone is thy loving voice, thy kindly face, Gone from the home where I so dearly loved thee, Where none can ever fill the vacant place" ALSO HENRY GILES THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF CLARA GILES WHO DIED 23rd FEBRUARY 1907 AGED 39 YEARS "In the midst of life we are in death" ALSO THE ABOVE CLARA GILES WHO DIED 15th AUGUST 1909 AGED 41 YEARS "Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand, For the sound of a voice that is still" 208. [18] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY RODMELL WHO DIED JANUARY 4th 1898 AGED 70 YEARS ALSO EDWARD THOMAS RODMELL HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY 12th 1898 AGED 72 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" 209. [19] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES CHAMBERS WHO DIED JULY 17th? 1891 AGED 56 YEARS [ ] ALSO OF ELIZA CHAMBERS WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED NOVEMBER 14th 1903 AGED 60 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" ALSO OF GEORGE T. CHAMBERS SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANUARY 26th 1898 AGED 30? YEARS "In the midst of life we are in death" ALSO OF CHARLES A. CHAMBERS GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED APRIL 13th 1897 AGED 16 MONTHS 210. [20] Headstone, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN BETTS DIED JUNE 12th 1891 AGED 62 YEARS "Not gone from memory, not gone from love, but gone to our Father’s home above" ALSO ELIZA CATHERINE BETTS WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JAN 20th 1908 AGED 68 YEARS 211. [21] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF CAROLINE BELOVED WIFE OF ALFRED WISDOM WHO DIED APRIL 14th 1891 AGED 54? YEARS [ ] ALSO THE ABOVE ALFRED WISDOM WHO DIED MAY 15th 1909 AGED 72 YEARS "May he for ever rest in peace" 212. [22] Headstone TO THE MEMORY OF CATHERINE PAINE WHO DIED DECEMBER 16th 1898 AGED 58 YEARS ALSO GEORGE PAINE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUGUST 11th 1904 AGED 68 YEARS 213. [23] Large white pedestal, anchor and cross, and small plaque West Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS CROUCH WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 1888 AGED 55 YEARS IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE NYE DIED 10th NOVEMBER 1980 AGED 100 YEARS Plaque MILDRED CROUCHER DIED 27th JANorth 2003 AGED 89 YEARS North Side ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF ISABELLA NYE WHO DIED FEBRUARY 7th 1906 AGED 70 YEARS ALSO DAVID NYE BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED DEC. 18th 1923 AGED 76 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF DAVID NYE DIED MAY 1st 1975 AGED 93 South Side ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF DORIS ANNIE THE BELOVED CHILD OF DAVID AND ANN NYE WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPT. 27th 1912 AGED 5 YEARS "Until the day breaks" MILDRED CROUCHER "Such wonderful memories, Thank you" JILL, BRIAN, ANNA, TOM, GRAEME, ROS, JAKE, MAGGIE, MADDIE & JOHNATHAN DIED JAN 27th 2003 AGED 89 YEARS 214. [24] Fallen headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ALFRED MOSS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 23rd 1890 AGED 40 YEARS "Brief life is here our fortune" ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF SARAH ANN MOSS WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON JANUARY 29th 1933 AGED 79 YEARS "He giveth his beloved sleep" 215. [25] Coped red granite, large plot North Side ALEXANDER FREDERICK GARDINER DIED 9th NOVEMBER 1888 AGED 71 YEARS "I have redeemed thee, thou art mine" ALSO FLORENCE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1867 AGED FIVE YEARS South Side MARY WIFE OF ALEXANDER FREDERICK GARDINER DIED 21st JUNE 1906 AGED 81 YEARS "He giveth his beloved sleep" 216. [26] Headstone, large plot IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF AMY, ELDEST AND BELOVED DAUGHTER OF JAMES AND JEMIMA SIMS DIED JUNE 13th 1888 AGED 18 YEARS "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God" ALSO JEMIMA THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES SIMS DIED DECEMBER 8th 1898 AGED 52 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES SIMS DIED DECEMBER 19th 1904 AGED 58 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" 217. [27] Pedestals, fallen cross West Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH SOPHIA WIFE OF JOHN ROBERT BELL FORMERLY OF PARKHURST, ISLE OF WIGHT DIED APRIL 18th 1893 AGED 60 YEARS [Verses obscured by heavy cross] North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN ROBERT BELL DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1903 AGED 71 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR "JEWEL" JULIA ELIZABETH LACEY SECOND DAUGHTER OF JOHN R. AND SARAH BELL WHO DIED APRIL 9th 1909 AGED 53 YEARS 218. [28] Pedestals and cross ELLEN MARIA JENNEY BORN 23rd MARCH 1870 DIED 2nd? MAY 1889 219. [29] Tall pedestal and cross West Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM ALLSWORTH WHO DIED NOV. 25th 1901 AGED 64 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM ALLSWORTH OF STROOD WHO DIED NOVEMBER 12th 1887? AGED 49 YEARS "Tis but a moment more, When we shall meet again, For life is but a vapour, That cannot here remain, Forged by the [strain?] of thee?, I hasten from the shore, Into that boundless ocean, Where parting is no more" 220. [30] Red granite pedestals, fallen cross West Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM ALFRED RUTHERFORD HOCKING WHO DIED JULY 17th 1898? AGED 28? YEARS "Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear" ALSO CHILDREN OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM AND NELLIE DIED IN THEIR INFANCY North Side ALSO HENRY WILLIAM ROBUS WHO DIED SEPT. 11th 1907 AGED 44 YEARS ALSO CLARA CATHERINE THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF HERBERT EDWARD MOSS WHO DIED NOV. 21st 1938 AGED 67 YEARS 221. [31] Pedestals, fallen cross West Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES STEVENS WH0 DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 13th OF OCTOBER 1896 AGED 60 YEARS "We bless thy holy name for all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear" South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH DYER WIDOW OF THE LATE WILLIAM TYRRELL OF LANCING, SUSSEX IN HER 81st YEAR ALSO OF RICHARD TYRRELL SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED DECEMBER 21st 1909 AGED 73 YEARS North Side ALSO JANET 3rd DAUGHTER OF JAMES & SARAH STEVENS WHO DIED JULY 1st 1919 AGED 52 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" ALSO SARAH STEVENS WIDOW OF JAMES STEVENS DIED NOV. 30th 1925 AGED 87 YEARS "God is Love" 222. [32] Gothick in ruins, large plot SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF DOROTHY SABINA THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM BALL J.P. BORN JAN 23rd 1831 DIED JUNE 12th 1891 ALSO OF THE ABOVE NAMED WILLIAM BALL J.P. BORN MARCH 17th 1840 DIED JULY 21st 1913 223. [33] Pedestal, broken fluted column West Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY JOHN ADAMS WHO DIED JANorth 5th 1895 AGED 66 YEARS "In the midst of life we are in death" South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK SPIKINS SON-IN-LAW WHO DIED AUGUST 27th 1895 AGED 34 YEARS North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANN WIFE OF HENRY JOHN ADAMS WHO DIED MAY 19th 1895 AGED 65 YEARS "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God" 224. [34] Headstone, large plot IHS IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAMUEL THOMAS THE BELOVED SON OF SAMUEL & ANN BALLARD DIED DECEMBER 15th 1898 AGED 26 YEARS "A light is from our household gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled" ALSO SAMUEL GEORGE BALLARD FATHER OF THE ABOVE DIED APRIL 15th 1901 AGED 61 YEARS "He does well who does his best" ALSO THE ABOVE ANN BALLARD DIED APRIL 2nd 1920 AGED 78 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" ROW 2 225. [1] Curbs North Side JOHN WILLIAM HUGGETT WHO PASSED AWAY OCTOBER 9th 1909 AGED 64 YEARS South Side ALSO FRANK HUGGETT WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 6th 1927 AGED 60 YEARS 226. [2] Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JEMIMA THE BELOVED WIFE OF FREDERICK SOLLITT WHO DIED 4th NOVEMBER 1904 AGED 70 YEARS ALSO MARY ANN SOLLITT DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 19th DECEMBER 1861 AGED 3 YEARS INTERRED SITTINGBOURNE CEMETERY ALSO GEORGE HICKSON SOLLITT ONLY SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 30th JULY 1897 AGED 36 YEARS INTERRED ST. MARGARET’S CEMETERY, ROCHESTER ALSO FREDERICK SOLLITT WHO DIED 11th SEPTEMBER 1912 AGED 80 YEARS "Rest" 227. [3] Pedestals, fallen cross IN MEMORY OF ALICE JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM BEGG WHO DIED MARCH 10th 1907 AGED 43 YEARS 228. [4] Headstone [IN LOVING MEMORY] [OF] MARY ANN MANLEY WHO DIED OCT. 7th 1902 AGED 58 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" ALSO STEPHEN MANLEY WHO DIED SEPT. 25th 1924 AGED 67 YEARS "Until the day breaks" ALSO OF ESTHER WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED APRIL 11th 1955 AGED 95 YEARS 229. [5] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK GEORGE PATTERSON WHO LOST HIS LIFE WHILE HEROICALLY TRYING TO SAVE OTHERS IN AN ICE ACCIDENT AT DERBY JANUARY 2nd 1904 AGED 25 YEARS "Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends" ALSO WILLIAM PATTERSON FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 12th 1905 AGED 79 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO OF SARAH ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED FEBRUARY 8th 1917 AGED 76 YEARS "The Lord is my refuge and strength" The Times, 4th January 1904 On Saturday afternoon, whilst a large number of persons were skating on a piece of water at Derby, known locally as the Dead Waters, the ice suddenly broke, and a young lady named Rose Selwood fell in. Others went to her rescue, when the ice further gave way, with the result that altogether seven persons were immersed. The water at the spot was very deep. Two swam to the bank, and one of them, with a rope fastened around his waist, returned with the object of saving Miss Selwood. In this he failed, and was dragged to the side in an exhausted condition. Miss Selwood and two men were then got out in a state of unconsciousness, and artificial means of respiration were applied. These were successful in the case of the men, who were able to go home, but Miss Selwood was beyond human aid, Three-quarters of an hour later the dead bodies of Frederick George Patterson, aged 30, and Sidney Saunders, aged 20, were recovered, and, together with the body of Miss Selwood, were removed to the public mortuary to await an inquest. Patterson was a moulder employed at a Derby foundry, whose friends reside at Strood, Rochester…. 230. [6] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ESTHER WIFE OF HARRY PALMER WHO DIED MARCH 15th 1902 AGED 48 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" ALSO CHARLOTTE EMILY PALMER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1906 AGED 26 YEARS "Thy will be done" ALSO HARRY PALMER DIED DEC. 29th 1928 AGED 72 YEARS 231. [7] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT HUMPHREY WHO DIED APRIL 8th 1904 AGED 60? YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" ALSO MARIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JANUARY 4th 1925 AGED 75 YEARS "Thy will be done" 232. [8] Headstone "God is Love" IN LOVING MEMORY OF FELIX BOURNE WHO DIED OCT. 31st 1907 AGED 76 YEARS "I sigh sometimes to see thy face, But since this cannot be, I’ll leave to the care of him, Who cares for thee and me" ALSO GEORGE FREDERICK BELOVED HUSBAND OF ALICE WELLS AND SON IN LAW OF THE ABOVE DIED JULY 19th 1922 AGED 46 YEARS "Home, sweet Home" ALSO ALICE THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE FREDERICK WELLS WHO DIED DEC. 23rd 1944 AGED 66 YEARS "God sees when the footsteps falter, When the pathway has grown too steep, Then he touches the tired eyelids, And giveth his beloved ones sleep" THIS TOKEN OF LOVE WAS ERECTED BY HIS ONLY DAUGHTER ALICE 233. [9] Curbs North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS CHARLES BERRY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MAY 20th 1904 AGED 53 YEARS (one line) ALSO JANE EMMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER 1st 1913 AGED 64 YEARS (one line) West Side ALSO VERNON LOUIS BERRY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 8th 1959 AGED 83 YEARS South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF GWLADYS THE BELOVED WIFE OF VERNON LOUIS BERRY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCTOBER 4th 1928 AGED 48 YEARS 234. [10] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED WALTER MAYHEW WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 15th AUGUST 1903 AGED 31 YEARS "He that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out" ALSO JANE MAYHEW MOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 18th DECEMBER 1916 AGED 68 YEARS "Rest in Peace" ALSO WALTER MAYHEW HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED HIS LIFE 21st SEPTEMBER 1917 AGED 70 YEARS 235. [11] Fallen, broken headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF MIRA LILIAN WOOD THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD J. HOWARD WHO DIED JUNE 18th 1904 AGED 25 YEARS ALSO SIDNEY STUART LUCK BROTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUGUST 13th 1905 AGED 22 YEARS "Thy will be done" ALSO SELINA A. I. LEANEY SISTER OF THE ABOVE AND BELOVED WIFE OF H. J. LEANEY BURIED AT HULL NOV. 4th 1911 AGED 35 YEARS "Jesus Wept" ALSO EDMUND LUCK FATHER OF THE ABOVE AND BELOVED HUSBAND OF SUSAN A.S. LUCK DIED OCT. 10th 1915 AGED 71 YEARS "He fought the good fight and the victory he won" ALSO THE ABOVE SUSAN A. S. LUCK DIED DEC. 18th 1916 AGED 74 YEARS "The Lord gaveth and he taketh away, and blessed is his name" 236. [12] Headstone, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM HENRY DAKERS WHO ENTERED INTO REST ON THE 28th DAY OF JUNE 1903 AGED 52 YEARS "Her end was peace" "Loved by all who knew her" ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM HENRY DIED 31st AUGUST 1930 AGED 81 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM JAMES SON OF THE ABOVE PASSED AWAY 26th FEBRUARY 1938 AGED 57 YEARS 237. [13] Voluted tablet IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE ALLSWORTH WHO DIED 28th MARCH 1904 AGED 57 YEARS "Where the weary are at rest" 238. [14] Curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK GEORGE FRY WHO DIED JANUARY 26th 1902 AGED 39 YEARS (one line) 239. [15] Derelict curbs North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY GEORGE ROBUS DIED FEBY. 6th 1912 AGED 74 South Side ALSO EMILY HIS WIFE DIED OCT. 21st 1929 AGED 91 YEARS 240. [16] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE WILLIAM SON OF GEORGE WILLIAM & EMMA NEAVES DIED NOVEMBER 10th 1902 AGED 28 YEARS "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord" ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE WILLIAM NEAVES DIED NOVEMBER 25th 1919 IN HIS 82nd YEAR ALSO EMMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JUNE 21st 1926 AGED 84 YEARS "At Rest" 241. [17] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS QUINNELL WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1901 AGED 65 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" ALSO ALICE CONSTANCE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 24th 1902 AGED 2 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS ALSO ALICE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUGUST 20th 1908 AGED 47 YEARS "At Rest" 242. [18] Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF EMILY THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWIN ARTHUR NEAVES BORN DEC. 25th 1869 DIED MAY 2nd 1913 "The Lord giveth and the Lord hath taken away" ALSO THE ABOVE EDWIN ARTHUR NEAVES WHO FELL ASLEEP DECR. 1st 1936 AGED 67 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" 243. [19] Pedestals and cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH WIFE OF WILLIAM HOLLINGSWORTH DIED FEBRUARY 2nd 1902 AGED 42 "Resurgam" 244. [20] Fallen headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS JANES WHO DIED JANUARY 6th 1901 AGED 83 YEARS "Because thou hast been my help, therefore, In the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice" ALSO MARY ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED APRIL 21st 1916 AGED 87 YEARS ALSO ELLEN ANN N. JANES DAUGHTER IN LAW OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED DEC. 21st 1928 AGED 66 YEARS 245. [21] Fallen headstone IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF JESSE BENNETT WHO PASSED AWAY 31st OF DECEMBER 1900 AGED 64 YEARS "We grieve to part with those we love, With those we hold so dear, Oh, may we one day meet above, Without a doubt or fear" ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY 13th OF JANUARY 1909 AGED 73 YEARS "At Rest" 246. [22] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WALTER THE BELOVED SON OF JAMES & FANNY PERCIVAL WHO DIED OCTOBER 9th 1900 AGED 17 YEARS "Though lost to sight to memory ever dear" ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES PERCIVAL WHO DIED OCTOBER 21st 1928 AGED 80 YEARS ALSO FANNY WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MAY 17th 1931 AGED 80 YEARS 247. [23] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS BALDOCK DAVIS WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 18th 1899 AGED 45 YEARS "A sudden change in a moment fell, I had no time to bid my friends farewell, Think not this strange, death happens unto all, This day was mine, tomorrow you may fall" ALSO JEMIMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 12th AUGUST 1926 AGED 77 YEARS "We’ll catch up the broken thread again, And finish what we here began, Heaven will the mysteries explain, And then, ah then, we’ll understand" 248. [24] Headstone and curbs, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS MALACHI HOLLINGS WHO DIED JUNE 29th 1899 AGED 62 YEARS "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God" ALSO ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 18th 1902 AGED 53 YEARS "Thanks be to God which giveth us the Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" ALSO VIOLET EUGENE HOLLINGS BELOVED DAUGHTER BORN 29th APRIL 1884 DIED 17th MARCH 1935 "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest" St. Matt. 11 28 ALSO IRIS KATHLEEN HOLLINGS BELOVED YOUNGEST DAUGHTER BORN 10th APRIL 1894 DIED 22nd OCTOBER 1940 "He giveth his beloved sleep" North Curb ALSO ROSE LETITIA HOLLINGS BELOVED SECOND DAUGHTER BORN 13th APRIL 1876 DIED 11th JUNE 1944 (one line) "I know that my redeemer liveth" 249. [25] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH COLLIS J. P. WHO DIED 23rd AUGUST 1904 AGED 72 YEARS AND OF EMILY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 14th JULY 1919 ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER LYDIA COLLIS WHO DIED 30th DECEMBER 1939 AND MARY BOWEN COLLIS WHO DIED 14th APRIL 1940 250. [26] Pedestal, red granite column and urn West Side IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF SARAH ANN FOR 40 YEARS THE BELOVED WIFE OF REI FRY OF MALVERN LODGE, STROOD WHO DIED JULY 2nd 1894 AGED 68 YEARS North Side IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF REI FRY DIED DECEMBER 16th 1897 AGED 66 YEARS "Deeply Regretted" ROW 3 251. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY GEORGE DAKERS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 24th OCTOBER 1913 AGED 30 YEARS ALSO MARGARET (PEGGY) DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP 15th JANUARY 1912 AGED 7 ½ MONTHS ALSO MOLLIE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER DIED 28th FEBRUARY 1942 AGED 29 YEARS INTERRED AT TEDDINGTON 252. [2] Pedestals and cross West Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES PICNOT BORN 3rd MAY 1828 DIED 23rd JUNE 1908 ALSO OF JANE HIS WIFE BORN 18th APRIL 1840 DIED 5th MARCH 1909 "At Rest" South Side ALSO ANNIE PICNOT ELDEST DAUGHTER DIED 11th SEPTEMBER 1923 AGED 57 YEARS North Side ERNEST PICNOT DIED 5th APRIL 1923 AGED 50 253. [3] Granite pedestal and cross, large plot West Side WILLIAM COBBETT BARKER DIED OCT. 21st 1912 AGED 68 YEARS ALSO LUCY WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED AUG. 25th 1929 AGED 81 YEARS North Side WILLIAM COBBETT BARKER WHO DIED 25th NOVEMBER 1944 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO EMILY HIS WIFE WHO DIED 6th OCTOBER 1951 Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Strood Cemetery, Part 1 Sections L + N recorded by David Williams KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage | Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ - recorded by D. E. Williams 2009 Part 1 - Sections L and N - Initial burials 1883 to 1913 SECTION L (Rows west to east, graves north to south) ROW 3 254. [ ] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILFRED JABEZ CROUCHER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 17th DECEMBER 1903 AGED 25 YEARS "Had he asked us, well we know, We should cry, "O, spare this blow", Yea, with streaming tears should pray, "Lord, we love him, let him stay", But the Lord doth nought amiss, And, since he hath ordered this, We have nought to do but still Rest in silence on his will" ROW 4 255. [1] Small headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES COLLARD DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1902 AGED 66 ALSO WILLIAM HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE DIED JUNE 21st 1905 aged 72 "Whether we live, or die, we are the Lord’s" 256. [2] Headstone A LOVING MEMORIAL OF JOSEPH NUTTER OF ELLAND, YORKS BORN JULY 10th 1837 FELL ASLEEP DEC. 17th 1902 "I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine" ALSO JULIA ELVIRA WIFE OF THE ABOVE FELL ASLEEP JANY. 28th 1936 AGED 89 "He hath made us accepted in the beloved" CALEB WHITCHELO BORN SEPTEMBER 30th 1808 DIED JUNE 1st 1881 SARAH WHITCHELO BORN JUNE 5th 1810 DIED MARCH 14th 1907 "They joy before thee" 257. [3] Headstone and curbs, large plot IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF WILLIAM JAMES BELOVED SON OF JOHN EDWARD & SARAH RACHEL ELVY DIED JANUARY 13th 1886 AGED 12 YEARS "Safe in the arms of Jesus, Yes, safe on his gentle breast" ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN EDWARD ELVY DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1907 IN HIS 62nd YEAR "With Christ, which is far better" ALSO THE ABOVE SARAH RACHEL ELVY DIED DECEMBER 6th 1913 AGED 67 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO AMY FRANCES ELVY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 20th FEBRUARY 1932 AGED 59 YEARS "Christ thy Light" ALSO RACHEL SARAH ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 17th JANUARY 1938 AGED 69 YEARS "At Rest" East Curb ALSO ALBERT THOMAS ELVY SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1943 AGED 64 YEARS (one line) ALSO ROBERT GEORGE ABRAHAM WHO DIED 5th OCTOBER 1952 AGED 74 YEARS ALSO ELLEN FLORENCE WIFE OF ROBERT ABRAHAM WHO FELL ASLEEP ON 30th JAN 1959 AGED 82 YEARS (one line) ROW 5 258. [ ] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM TABRET BOURNE WHO DIED JUNE 6th 1908 IN HIS 76th YEAR ALSO ADA THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALBERT T. P. ADAMS AND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MAY 8th 1916 AGED 36 YEARS ALSO ELLEN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WILLIAM TABRET BOURNE WHO DIED MARCH 23rd 1923 AGED 86 YEARS "At Rest" ROW 6 259. [ ] Curbs North Side SARAH ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS FINER WHO PASSED AWAY THE 15th OF APRIL 1913 AGED 73 R.I.P. (one line) South Side ALSO OF THOMAS FINER FORMERLY OF TENDRING, ESSEX WHO DIED 5th DEC. 1916 AGED 79 YEARS (one line) SECTION N (Rows east to west, graves south to north) ROW 1 260. [ ] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF REVD. JOHN TONKIN WHO ENTERED INTO REST 8th OCTOBER 1903 AGED 55 YEARS "He was a burning and a shining light" ALSO OF ANNIE ELIZABETH TONKIN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY JANUARY 22nd 1919 AGED 73 YEARS "Until the day breaks" ALSO OF JOHN GAUVAIN ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 8th JANUARY 1893 AGED 19 YEARS "With Christ which is far better" ALSO OF ETHEL JANE SECOND DAUGHTER WHO FELL ASLEEP IN CHRIST 14th JULY 1897 AGED 15 YEARS "And there the weary be at rest" ROW 2 261. [1] Headstone "Though lost to sight to memory ever dear" IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF FREDERICK WILLIAM THE BELOVED SON OF JOHN AND SARAH WICKER WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED FEBRUARY 29th 1888 AGED 19 YEARS "A sudden change in a moment fell, I had no time to bid my friends farewell, Think not this strange, death happens unto all, This day was mine, tomorrow you may fall" ALSO JOHN WICKER FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY 22nd 1902 AGED 80 YEARS "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord" ALSO THE ABOVE SARAH WICKER WHO DIED APRIL 17th 1908 AGED 82 YEARS A BARGEMAN DROWNED - Kent Messenger, 10th March 1888 Mr. West H. Bell coroner for Rochester, on Thursday afternoon held an inquest at the Guildhall, on the body of a young bargeman named Frederick William Wicker, who was drowned on the previous day. It appears that deceased was mate of Messrs. Peters’ barge "John", of which his brother, Thos. Wicker its master. The barge was tacking down the river between Burham and Wouldham about five o’clock on Wednesday evening, and apparently deceased was caught by the main sail and knocked overboard. He disappeared at once, and life was extinct when his body was recovered. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death" 262. [2] Headstone, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMELIA ELIZABETH TOATES DIED JULY 31st 1909 AGED 59 YEARS ALSO FREDERICK TOATES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE DIED APRIL 13th 1922 AGED 79 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS ALSO MABEL AGNES (DAUGHTER) DIED MAY 21st 1885 AGED 10 MONTHS "Gone but not forgotten" ALSO J. A. LE COCQ LATE JUDGE OF ALDERNEY DIED 29th SEPTEMBER 1922 AGED 76 YEARS ALSO CATHERINE LE COCQ BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED 25th DECEMBER 1923 AGED 90 YEARS ALSO ALICE JANE ANN TOATES DIED 1st JANorth 1970 AGED 88 YEARS ROW 3 263. [1] Headstone IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF MARY ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN WICKER WHO DIED JANUARY 5th 1888 AGED 27 YEARS "I will both lay me down in peace and sleep, For thou Lord only makest me dwell in safety" ALSO EMILY ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 12th 1888 AGED 9 MONTHS ALSO ETHEL EMMA DAUGHTER OF JOHN AND EMMA WICKER WHO DIED MAY 23rd 1926 AGED 23 YEARS ALSO ALICE MARY WICKER WHO DIED JULY 4th 1956 AGED 72 YEARS 264. [2] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF STANLEY JOHN INFANT SON OF JAMES WILLIAM AND MARIA NASH BORN FEBY. 16th 1883 DIED SEPT. 10th 1883 ALSO WALTER HENRY SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 23rd 1901 AGED 27 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES WILLIAM NASH WHO DIED FEBRUARY 8th 1926 AGED 74 YEARS ALSO MARIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 20th 1929 AGED 78 YEARS "Her end was peace" 265. [3] Fallen headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH WATKINS THE BELOVED WIFE OF FRANCIS BURNEY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBRUARY 10th 1904 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO FRANCIS BURNEY THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 25th 1907 AGED 84 YEARS "Sweet Rest" ALSO ALICE MARY MOUNT DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 17th 1916 AGED 64 YEARS ROW 5 266. [ ] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM TANSLEY WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th SEPTEMBER 1901 AGED 70 YEARS "To be with Christ which is far better" "We loved her, yes no tongue can tell, How much we loved her and how well, God loved her too and thought it best, To take her home with him to rest" ALSO OF WILLIAM TANSLEY WHO FELL ASLEEP 16th JUNE 1911 AGED 87 YEARS "Lie’s trials o’er, Life’s journey done, At last, A Crown of Life well won" ROW 6 267. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN BAKER WHO DIED JULY 17th 1895 AGED 62 YEARS "I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day" "We wept, ‘twas nature wept, but faith can pierce beyond the gloom of death" ALSO MATILDA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY 27th 1901 AGED 82 YEARS "So he bringeth them to their desired haven" ALSO CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE DIED AUGUST 25th 1923 AGED 64 YEARS INTERRED IN THIS CEMETERY 268. [2] Red granite coped, chains, large plot South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAMUEL ALEXANDER DIED JUNE 23rd 1890 AGED 48 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS SAMUEL ALEXANDER AT REST 24th FEB. 1962 AGED 92 YEARS North Side ALSO IN MEMORY OF REBECCA ALEXANDER THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE LATE SAMUEL ALEXANDER WHO PASSED AWAY THE 23rd OF JANUARY 1922 IN HER 78th YEAR "Her end was peace" East Side West Side ALSO ALSO OF ALICE R. A. WARD GEORGINA DIED APRIL 1st 1891 ALEXANDER AGED 2 ½ YEARS WHO DIED FEB. 22nd 1910 AGED 34 YEARS "Sweet rest at last" ROW 7 269. [ ] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM J. JARMY OF STROOD WHO DIED OCTOBER 15th 1903 AGED 46 "Peace, perfect Peace" ALSO ELIZA ELIZABETH JARMY WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 6th 1938 AGED 78 "At Rest" ROW 8 270. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES MIDDLETON WHO DIED 12th APRIL 1892 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES MIDDLETON WHO DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1906 AGED 75 YEARS "His end was peace" ALSO OF MARY GEORGINA MIDDLETON SECOND WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY ON 22nd MARCH 1923 INTERRED IN THE ADJOINING GRAVE "Beloved by all" 271. [2] Headstone and footstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES PIERSON WHO PASSED AWAY JANUARY 6th 1894 AGED 63 YEARS "Her end was peace" "Weep not for me I’m free from pain, My earthly troubles o’er, I hope to meet you all again, On Canaan’s happy shore" ALSO THE ABOVE CHARLES PIERSON WHO PASSED AWAY ON MAY 1st 1904 IN HIS 75th YEAR "Peace, perfect Peace" Footstone [ ] PIERSON 1894 PIERSON 1904 ROW 9 272. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDITH ANNIE THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF RICHARD AND HANNAH MASON WHO DIED JUNE 17th 1906 AGED 17 YEARS "To fall asleep is not to die, To dwell with Christ is better life" ALSO OF THE ABOVE RICHARD MASON WHO DIED JANUARY 21st 1923 AGED 79 YEARS AND HANNAH MASON WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1933 AGED 81 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" 273. [2] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA REYNOLDS WIDOW OF EDMUND REYNOLDS DIED AUGUST 25th 1897 AGED 84 YEARS ROW 10 274. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIJAH THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF SARAH ANN BENTLEY WHO DIED AUGUST 1st 1907 AGED 50 YEARS "He suffered patiently and long his hope was bright, his faith was strong, our loss is great, we’ll not complain, but hope in heaven to meet again" ALSO THE ABOVE SARAH ANN BENTLEY WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1929 AGED 75 YEARS "Blessed are the dead which die the Lord, for they rest from their labours" 275. [2] Fallen small headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK THOMAS HEATH SON OF GEORGE AND ANN HEATH OF CRAYFORD, KENT DIED AT STROOD 26th JULY 1896 AGED 44 "A servant of Jesus Christ and a brother beloved" 276. [3] Curbs South Side OUR DEAR FATHER HENRY MARTIN WHO DIED JULY 19th 1896 AGED 63 YEARS North Side ALSO OUR DEAR MOTHER ANN MARTIN WHO DIED MARCH 21st 1901 AGED 62 YEARS 277. [4] Fallen headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES BOOSEY [WHO] DIED 19th [ ] AGED 64 YEARS "[I] know that my redee[mer liveth]" ALSO ROSE EMMA ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE DIED JANY. 14th 1897 AGED 37 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" ALSO EMMA WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED SEPT. 3rd 1915 AGED 82 YEARS 278. [5] Curbs South Side HENRIETTA PARKER DIED MARCH 16th 190[ ] AGED [ ] YEARS North Side ALSO EDWARD PARKER DIED 24th JANUARY 1896 AGED 14? Or 44? YEARS 279. [6] Pedestals and cross East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD HINGE GOLDING WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 7th 1905 AGED 73 YEARS "Over the river faces I see, Fair as the morning looking for me, Free from their sorrow, grief and despair, Waiting and watching patiently there" South Side ALSO PHOEBE GOLDING WHO DIED 20th OCTR. 1929 AGED 87 YEARS ROW 11 280. [1] Curbs South Side IN MEMORY OF ELIZA WIFE OF EDWARD LEIGH WHO DIED AUGUST 6th 1899 AGED 41 YEARS North Side ALSO EDITH 2nd DAUGHTER OF ELIZA LEIGH WHO DIED OCTOBER 28th 1912 AGED 16 YEARS 281. [2] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROSE ANN CARTER WHO ENTERED INTO REST OCTOBER 22nd 1896 AGED 28 YEARS "Forever with the Lord! Amen, so let it be" ALSO OF HER PARENTS JOSEPH WILSON WHO DIED DECEMBER 16th 1920 AGED 85 AND ANN WILSON WHO DIED MAY 25th 1928 AGED 92 "At Rest" 282. [3] Small headstone and curbs South Curb EMMA CONWAY FELL ASLEEP 4th MARCH 1906 Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF RANDOLPH WILLIAM ELDRIDGE FELL ASLEEP 21st DECEMBER 1957 AGED 77 YEARS ROW 13 283. [1] Pedestals and cross East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANN KILLICK WHO FELL ASLEEP 19th MAY 1909 AGED 93 YEARS North Side WILLIAM KENNARD DIED 2nd NOVEMBER 1931 AGED 67 YEARS South Side ALSO JANE ELIZABETH KENNARD DIED 21st FEBRUARY 1929 AGED 74 YEARS 284. [2] Curbs South Side ANGELA WIFE OF GEORGE WILLIAM AKHURST WHO DIED MAY 8th ? 1906 AGED 28? YEARS North Side ALSO OF GEORGE FREDERICK THEIR SON WHO FELL ASLEEP OCTOBER 1st 1906 AGED 5? MONTHS (one line) ROW 14 285. [1] Curbs North Side REUBEN J. VAUGHAN WHO DIED 30th MARCH 1912 AGED 25 YEARS South Side ALSO HIS SON HENRY R. W. VAUGHAN WHO DIED 10th NOV. 1941 IN HIS 30th YEAR 286. [2] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF CATHERINE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM KELLEY WHO DIED 24th MARCH 1899 AGED 60 YEARS "Eternal rest give to her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her, may she rest in peace" ALSO THE ABOVE WILLIAM KELLEY WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1901 AGED 68 YEARS ROW 15 287. [1] Headstone, with fine carving of three mast sailing ship IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES HENRY ELVY WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MAY 28th 1899 AGED 54 YEARS ALSO ALBERT BENJAMIN SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCT. 29th 1902 AGED 30 YEARS ALSO MARY ELLEN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS JUNE 5th 1929 AGED 83 YEARS 288. [2] Fallen small headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK W. CHROFTES WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1899 AGED 43 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 18th ? MARCH 1941 AGED 82 YEARS ALSO [ ] [ Eroded ] ROW 18 289. [1] Headstone and curbs, large plot IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR SON HENRY ISAAC LONDON WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED THROUGH FALLING FROM HIS BARGE IN THE SURREY COMMERCIAL DOCKS NOVEMBER 3rd 1902 AGED 21 YEARS "Thy will be done" ALSO ELIZABETH ANN BELOVED WIFE OF FREDERICK LONDON AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP 4th JUNE 1923 AGED 67 YEARS "Safe in the arms of Jesus" ALSO THE ABOVE FREDERICK LONDON WHO DIED 29th JULY 1938 AGED 81 YEARS "Called up higher" North Curb ALSO BEATRICE BERTHA KNIGHT DAUGHTER DIED 7th MARCH 1976 AGED 89 YEARS South Curb ALSO GEORGE KNIGHT SON IN LAW DIED 25th JUNE 1969 AGED 82 YEARS 290. [2] Headstone IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WINTER THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF CHARLOTTE WINTER WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS DECR. 12th 1911 AGED 57 YEARS "More than Conqueror" 291. [3] Curbs South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM AMOS DIED JAN 10th 1902 AGED 63 YEARS ALSO ELIZA E. AMOS HIS BELOVED WIFE DIED JULY 5th 1927 AGED 81 YEARS North Side AND ELIAS H. BOAKES SON DIED FEB. 4th 1911 AGED 40 YEARS ROW 19 292. [1] Curbs South Side MARTHA JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES THOMAS COOMBER WHO DIED APRIL 2nd 1902 AGED 63 YEARS (one line) North Side ALSO ESTHER JANE WAKEHAM WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 21st 1906 AGED 33 YEARS 293. [2] Curbs South Side JOHN BURT FLISHER DIED MARCH 16th 1907 AGED 44 North Side MARY ANN FLISHER DIED AUG. 19th 1935 AGED 76 East Side MINNIE FLISHER DIED OCTOBER 6th 1972 AGED 83 MONUMENTS FROM ST. NICHOLAS CHURCHYARD Three ledger stones, a broken headstone and a panel from a classical chest tomb, lying near the north wall at the North East corner of Section North 294. [1] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF [JOS]EPH SON OF [JAMES AND] SARAH ANN [BROWN?] [WHO DIED] ON THE 20th DAY OF OCTOBER [ ] AGED 8 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS [JOSE]PH, JABEZ, JOSIAH WHO DIED IN THEIR IN[FANCY] [ALSO THE] ABOVE JAMES BROWN [WHO DIED] ON THE 7th DAY OF [ ] AGED 50 YEARS [ ] ALSO JOHN BROWN SON OF THE ABOVE JAMES AND SARAH ANN BRO[WN] WHO DIED JUNE 10th ? 1873 AGED 39 YEARS 295. [2] Ledger SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MARY A[NN?] WIFE OF SAMUEL DAY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 2[ ] AGED 33 YEARS "Blessed are the dead which die [in the Lord] ALSO SAMUEL SON OF [THE ABOVE?] WHO DIED 16th AUG[UST] [ ] AGED 10 Y[EARS] 296. [3] Broken headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN SON OF JOHN AND FRANCES LANGFORD OF STROOD WHO DEP[A]RTED THIS [LIFE] ON THE 2nd DAY OF FEBRUARY [ ] AGED 12 YEARS ALSO JOHN LA[NGFORD] WHO DEPARTED [THIS LIFE] ON THE 19th DAY OF FEBRUARY 1848 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO ANN LANGFORD WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 16th DAY OF OCTOBER 1857 AGED 82 YEARS ALSO FRANCES LANGFORD WIFE OF JOHN LANGFORD OF THIS PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 12th DAY OF JANUARY 1864? AGED 71 YEARS ALSO JOHN LANGFORD WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 10th DAY OF OCTOBER [ ] [ ] 297. [4] Ledger Eroded except for: LILLEY and 1864 298. [5] Panel from a classical chest tomb; other structural fragments nearby. SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JANE WIFE OF EDWARD NASH LATE OF STROOD PARISH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 4th OF APRIL 1832 AGED 63 YEARS HAVING LEFT 4 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS AND A DISCONSOLATE HUSBAND TO LAMENT THE LOSS OF A LOVING MOTHER AND AFFECTIONATE WIFE "Grieve not dear friends, from tears refrain, I hope your loss will be my gain, It is God’s will, he thought it best, To take me from this World to rest" Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Strood Cemetery, Part 1 Addenda to Sections A to N recorded by David Williams KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage | Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ - recorded by D. E. Williams 2009 Part 1 - Addenda to Sections A to N - Initial burials 1883 to 1913 SECTION A ROW 1 299. [ ] Headstone and coped stone, eroded IN LOVING MEMORY OF STEPHEN HENRY LAWRENCE LATE OF STROOD, KENT WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 12th? DAY OF MAY 1888? AGED [78?] YEARS ROW 6 300. [1] Fallen headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN COLVER WHO DIED JULY 11th 1906 AGED 75 YEARS ALSO EMMA FRANCES WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1907 AGED 74 YEARS ALSO FANNY MARIA DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED DECEMBER 26th 1885 AGED 29 YEARS 301. [2] Curbs North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER SARAH JANE CRONK WHO DIED JANUARY 3rd 1909 AGED 70 YEARS South Side ALSO DEAR FATHER GEORGE CRONK WHO DIED MARCH 16th 1927 AGED 84 YEARS East Side ALSO HARRY (SON) DIED JUNE 28th 1937 AGED 65 YEARS ROW 9 302. [ ] Headstone [ ] REINA THE BELOVED WIFE OF NATHANIEL DIGHT[ON] [WHO DIED] NOVEMBER 14th [ ] [AGED] 46 YEARS [ ] [ALSO] BARONETHA DIGHTON WHO DIED MARCH 1st ? 1911? AGED 67? YEARS ROW 1 303. [ ] Pedestal and fallen cross IN MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM INFANT SON OF THOMAS AND JULIA MITCHELL WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 8th 1884 [ ROW 6 304. [ ] Fallen headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM POWELS THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF SUSAN SANKEY WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1905 AGED 49 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO THE ABOVE SUSAN OLIVE SANKEY WHO DIED 29th NOVEMBER 1947 AGED 92 YEARS ROW 8 305. [ ] Book" tablet and curbs Curbs South Side MY DEAR WIFE CECILIA MIRIAM WATERS WHO DIED 4th MARCH 1928 AGED 66 YEARS ALSO ARTHUR ERNEST WATERS WHO DIED 28th FEB. 1940 AGED 78 YEARS North Side ALSO WILLIAM H. WATERS WHO WAS DROWNED AT SEA 15th JAN 1905 IN HIS 16th YEAR Tablet ALSO OF ELIZABETH WIFE OF G.J. TUTON WHO DIED 26th OCT. 1966 AGED 73 YEARS SECTION C ROW 6 306. [ ] Pedestals and cross East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF MABEL YOUNGEST CHILD OF CHARLES & SOPHIA BROOKER WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 11th 1900 AGED 13 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS ALSO LILY SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 29th 1907 AGED 28 YEARS "Peace, perfect Peace" South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES BROOKER WHO DIED JULY 16th 1930 IN HIS 80th YEAR ALSO SOPHIA BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES BROOKER WHO DIED 10th JANUARY 1946 AGED 90 YEARS ROW 4 307. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE FEARN [WHO] DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1901 AGED 68 YEARS ALSO ALFRED SON OF THE ABOVE [WHO] DIED APRIL 1st 1898 AGED 34 YEARS "Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear" [ALSO] CLARISSA THE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE GEORGE FEARN [WHO DIED] MARCH 17th 1908 AGED 74 YEARS 308. [2] Small headstone and curbs IN LOVING MEMORY OF MAHALA FEARN WHO FELL ASLEEP 24th MARCH 1932 AGED 64 YEARS ALSO WALTER HERBERT FEARN HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th MARCH 1954 North Curb ALSO DAUGHTER ALICE (DOLLY) FEARN DIED MAR. 3rd 1925 AGED 23 YEARS South Side ALSO SON RICHARD WALTER FEARN DIED OCT. 17th 1906 AGED 18 YEARS 309. [3] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALFRED HOLDER DIED 16th? MARCH 1898 AGED 58 YEARS [ ] ALSO ALFRED HOLDER DIED 1st? NOV. 1911 AGED 76? YEARS SECTION H J K ROW 1 310. [ ] Derelict pedestals and fallen cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMBROSE EDWARD CASH BELOVED HUSBAND OF ANN CASH DIED JANUARY 8th 1899 AGED 42 YEARS "Rest in the Lord" 311. [ ] NO. 11 West Side ALSO WILLIAM, SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED OCTOBER 28th 1899 AGED 45 YEARS South Side ALSO EDWARD JAMES DAY THIRD SON DIED 28th JULY 1912 AGED 50 YEARS INTERRED AT HALLING CEMETERY North Side ALSO JOHN HENRY DAY YOUNGEST SON DIED 23rd DEC. 1928 AGED 64 YEARS 312. [ ] NO.12 North Side ALSO GEORGE GAMON SON OF JOHN WILLIAM & MARY ANN HUGGETT WHO DIED OCTOBER 24th 1890 AGED 1 YEAR & 8 MONTHS "Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven" SECTION N ROW 6 313. [1] Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS THE BELOVED AND ONLY SON OF THOMAS AND NAOMI BAITUP WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED IN THE RIVER MEDWAY JULY 25th 1890 AGED 18 YEARS "Thy will be done" ROW 15 314. [2] Curbs East Side IN DEAR MEMORY OF ISAAC STAPLETON DIED AUGUST 16th 1900 AGED 78 "Lord remember me when thou cometh into thy Kingdom" North Side PRISCILLA STAPLETON DIED JULY 22nd 1908 AGED 83 YEARS ROW 2 315. [ ] Headstone, with Celtic cross IN LOVING MEMORY OF JULIA THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN ALEXANDER WRIGHT WHO DIED JULY 18th 1917 AGED 59 YEARS "Peace after Pain" ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN ALEXANDER WRIGHT WHO DIED FEBRUARY 18th 1918 AGED 60 YEARS "After Death - Reunion" ALSO ETHEL BEATRICE SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE JOHN A. AND JULIA WRIGHT WHO DIED NOVEMBER 27th 1896 AGED 14 YEARS ALSO HORACE CHARLES INFANT SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUGUST 16th 1890 AGED 10 MONTHS Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Strood Cemetery, Part 2 Section A recorded by David Williams KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage | Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ - recorded by D. E. Williams 2009 Part 2 - 1914 to 1929 SECTION A ALLEN see DENHAM 316. "Boulder" (Row 11) TO THE VERY DEAR MEMORY OF A SOUL SO BEAUTIFUL MAUD MARY THE BELOVED WIFE OF FREDERICK J. BAKER WHO PASSED ON DECEMBER 26th 1927 AGED 59 YEARS 317. Headstone (Row 6) IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM RAINSFORD THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELIZA BAVIN WHO DIED MAY 19th 1915 AGED 48 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" ALSO FREDERICK WILLIAM BAVIN 2nd SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 27th 1917 AGED 20 YEARS "His bright smile filled our home with gladness" AND THE ABOVE ELIZA BAVIN WHO DIED JUNE 27th 1947 AGED 77 YEARS 318. Small Headstone (Row 10) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALBERT BENTLEY THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ADA EMMELINE BENTLEY WHO DIED 5th JANUARY 1923 AGED 34 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" ALSO THE ABOVE ADA EMMELINE WHO DIED 11th JUNE 1946 AGED 53 YEARS "Re-united" 319. Headstone and Curbs (Row 7) Headstone "Peace" IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF LOUISA BOURNE WHO DIED JANUARY 8th 1935 AGED 73 YEARS AND OF HER HUSBAND CHARLES ROBERT WHO DIED FEB. 11th 1935 AGED 74 YEARS South Curb ALSO DAISY BOURNE WHO DIED DEC. 1926 AGED 36 YEARS North Curb ALSO ALICE ADELAIDE PHIPP WHO DIED JUNE 5th 1934 AGED 45 YEARS 320. Curbs (Row 8) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF NELLIE CHIVERS WHO DIED FEBRUARY 8th 1919 AGED 23 YEARS South Side ALSO ALBERT CHIVERS WHO DIED MAY 28th 1952 AGED 61 YEARS 321. Headstone (Row 7) IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF MARY ANN ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALBERT EDWARD CLARK WHO PASSED AWAY 27th MAY 1926 AGED 55 YEARS "All tears are vain, I cannot now recall thee, Gone is thy loving voice, thy kindly face, Gone from the home, where I so dearly loved thee, Where none can ever fill the vacant place" ALSO THE ABOVE ALBERT EDWARD CLARK WHO PASSED AWAY 23rd DECEMBER 1947 AGED 81 YEARS 322. Headstone (Row 11) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE AGNES THE BELOVED WIFE OF WALTER COAST WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 16th 1919 AGED 69 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO THE ABOVE WALTER COAST WHO PASSED AWAY AUGUST 26th 1924 AGED 77 YEARS "Not now but in the coming years, It may be in the better land, We'll read the meaning of our tears, And then, sometime we'll understand" 323. Fallen Headstone (Row 9) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF WINIFRED ENA THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF ALFRED J. AND MINNIE F. CONWAY WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPTEMBER 30th 1922 AGED 10 YEARS "Our darling, but God's also, and he took her" ALSO ALFRED JOHN CONWAY THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF MINNIE CONWAY WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 10th 1925 AGED 70 YEARS "Thy will be done" ALSO THE ABOVE MINNIE FLORA CONWAY WHO DIED NOV. 22nd 1928 AGED 53 YEARS "Rest in Peace" 324. Curbs (Row 6) North Side ALFRED COX DIED 5th MAR. 1919 AGED 56 South Side MARY ANN COX DIED 5th JUNE 1925 AGED 62 DANIELS see HALLUMS 325. Low Headstone (Row 7) IN LOVING MEMORY OF SAMUEL D. DENHAM DIED 9th APRIL 1919 AGED 67 YEARS ALSO HIS WIFE SUSANNAH M. DENHAM DIED 3rd JUNE 1942 AGED 91 YEARS ALSO JANET W. WIFE OF ALBERT H. ALLEN DIED 23rd MARCH 1945 AGED 76 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE ALBERT HENRY ALLEN DIED 7th MARCH 1947 AGED 70 YEARS "Rest in Peace" 326. Headstone and Curbs (Row 8) Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF SUSANNAH ELLIOTT WHO DIED 19th OCT. 1930 AGED 67 YEARS "God the help of the helpless saw his pain and gave him peace" ALSO SUSANNAH CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT WHO FELL ASLEEP 1st OCTOBER 1959 AGED 90 YEARS "Sweet the sleep she so much needed" South Curb WILLIAM ELLIOTT WHO DIED 21st DEC. 1920 AGED 89 YEARS North Curb ALSO ELLEN ELLIOTT WHO DIED 1st JUNE 1921 AGED 88 YEARS 327. C.W.G.C. and Curbs (Row 11) 1806 L.CPL. T. W. FASSUM ROYAL ENGINEERS 15th JULY 1915 AGE 38 South Curb IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM FASSUM WHO DIED 15th JULY 1915 AGED 38 YEARS North Curb ALSO OF HIS WIFE ROSINA ELIZABETH FASSUM WHO DIED 7th FEBY. 1924 AGED 46 YEARS 328. Headstone (Row 5) IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD OWERS FORSHEW WHO DIED 12th FEBRUARY 1915 AGED 35 YEARS 329. Fallen Headstone (Row 10) IN MEMORY OF ERNEST J. FRID DIED 4th MARCH 1926 AGED 43 YEARS ALSO BERTHA HIS WIFE DIED 11th DEC. 1939 AGED 47 YEARS "Loved by all" 330. Fallen Headstone (Row 11) "Peace" IN TREASURED MEMORY OF JOHN FRID WHO PASSED AWAY AUGUST 8th 1926 AGED 66 YEARS ALSO HARRIET FRID WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO WAS SUDDENLY CALLED TO REST OCTOBER 28th 1931 AGED 73 YEARS "How we miss them, none can tell" 331. Curbs (Row 3) North Side SOPHIA ANN GREGORY DIED 26th MARCH 1916 AGED 71 YEARS South Side WILLIAM HENRY SUTTON GREGORY DIED 17th JULY 1931 AGED 68 YEARS 332. Two Tablets (Row 3) Larger Tablet IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE HALLUMS 1850-1906 EMILY JARVIS 1833-1922 GEORGE WILLIAM HALLUMS 1903-1966 ELLEN DANIELS 1868-1963 Smaller Tablet ALFRED NICHOLS HALLUMS AT REST 16th SEPT. 1971 AGED 71 YEARS AND HIS WIFE PHILADELPHIA 17.11.01-17.6. 92. "Re-united" 333. Fallen Headstone (Row 11) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ETHEL HILLS WHO PASSED AWAY 4th MAY 1925 AGED 34 YEARS 334. Headstone (Row 9) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN ROBERT HONEY WHO FELL ASLEEP 17th MAY 1921 AGED 68 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO LOUISA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY 2nd JAN. 1946 AGED 86 YEARS ALSO LOUISA ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY 26th SEPTEMBER 1962 AGED 79 YEARS ALSO ETHEL ROSE THEIR YOUNGER DAUGHTER REUNITED 15th JANUARY 1963 AGED 72 YEARS 335. Granite Pedestals, with Cross and Pot Holder (Row 7) IN LOVING MEMORY OF CORP. ALBERT HOWES R. W. KENT REGT. KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE OCT. 19th 1917 IN HIS 21st YEAR "For his Country's Sake" ALSO ALBERT EDWARD HOWES FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 13th 1926 AGED 52 YEARS "At Rest" Pot Holder ALSO ANNIE ELVERINA WIFE OF ABOVE SUDDENLY CALLED HOME APRIL 9th 1939 AGED 64 336. Curbs (Row 6) North Side CHARLES THOMAS JARRETT WHO DIED 18th MAY 1922 AGED 58 YEARS South Side ALSO ESTHER WHO DIED 3rd NOV. 1918 AGED 55 YEARS JARVIS see HALLUMS 337. Fallen Headstone (Row 6) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JONATHAN WATSON JOHNSON WHO DIED 29th JUNE 1924 AGED 47 YEARS "Rest, Sweetly Rest" ALSO WINIFRED MAY WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 30th SEPT. 1944 AGED 53 YEARS 338. Flat Tablet (Row 9) IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM LAMB WHO DIED 27th NOV. 1927 AGED 79 YEARS ALSO PHOEBE LAMB WHO DIED 6th AUG. 1932 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO OUR BELOVED MOTHER EDITH REDDINGTON DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 24th AUG. 1969 AGED 84 YEARS "At Rest" 339. Curbs (Row 8) South Side HARRIETT LEMON WHO DIED 9th FEB. 1928 AGED 51 YEARS North Side ALSO ALBERT LEMON WHO DIED 22nd SEPT. 1935 AGED 63 YEARS 340. Derelict Curbs (Row 8) JOHN LONG DIED 17th OCTOBER 1929 AGED 78 YEARS AMY LONG DIED 29th AUGUST 1930 AGED 77 YEARS WILLIAM LONG DIED 5th OCTOBER 1939 AGED 56 YEARS 341. Curbs (Row 11) FRANCES ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN JAMES LUCHFORD WHO DIED AUGUST 17th 1915 AGED 31 YEARS (one line) 342. Curbs (Row 8) South Side FREDERICK FELIX IZABY MANNEUCH WHO DIED 23rd AUGUST 1917 AGED 54 YEARS North Side ALSO LETITIA ELIZA ANN HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO DIED 27th MAY AGED 63 YEARS 343. Headstone (Row 3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHRISTINA Mc INTYRE MAUNDER THE BELOVED WIFE OF FREDERIC CHARLES MAUNDER DIED 17th DECEMBER 1916 AGED 50 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE FREDERIC CHARLES MAUNDER DIED 20th MAY 1920 AGED 62 YEARS "Sleep" 344. Curbs (Row 11) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OLIVE ANNIE MONGER WHO DIED 25th JAN. 1924 345. Fallen Headstone (Row 9) IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMMA OSBORNE WHO DIED 28th JULY 1920 AGED 74 YEARS ALSO JAMES WILLIAM OSBORNE LATE INSPECTOR OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER POLICE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 17th JANUARY 1937 AGED 90 YEARS "Reunited" 346. Headstone (Row 8) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH PENFOLD WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH THE 23rd 1919 AGED 54 YEARS "Good was his heart, and in friendship sound, Patient in pain and loved by all around, His pains are o'er, his griefs for ever done, A life of everlasting joy, he's now begun" ALSO HIS WIFE LYDIA PENFOLD WHO FELL ASLEEP NOVEMBER 30th 1946 IN HER 82nd YEAR "We miss you when the morning dawns, We miss you when the night returns, We miss you here, we miss you there, Dear mother we miss you everywhere" PHIPP see BOURNE REDDINGTON see LAMB 347. Curbs (Row 11) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY RENDLE WHO PASSED OVER 14th FEBRUARY 1923 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO CHARLES WEST RENDLE HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED OVER 13th MAY 1930 AGED 91 YEARS (one line) 348. Curbs (Row 5) IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY THOMAS REYNOLDS DIED JULY 18th 1917 AGED 64 YEARS ALSO ELIZA ANN WIDOW OF THE ABOVE DIED FEBRUARY 5th 1920 AGED 65 YEARS 349. Pedestal, Rock, Cross and Anchor (Row 7) East Side "Love Divine" IN MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND ALFRED RICHARDSON WHO FELL ASLEEP AUG. 30th 1923 AGED 49 "Forever in our thoughts" ALSO HIS WIFE JULIA ALICE WHO FELL ASLEEP DEC. 6th 1947 AGED 72 YEARS South Side ALSO ERNEST EDWARD TIMBY AT REST 6th DEC. 1964 AGED 64 YEARS North Side ALSO IVY EDITH LEAH TIMBY AT REST 30th MARCH 1967 AGED 66 YEARS 350. Curbs (Row 6) IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS SANKEY WHO DIED 30th JANUARY 1920 AGED 58 YEARS 351. Low Headstone (Row 9) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND EDWARD SUMMERS WHO DIED 27th SEPTEMBER 1927 AGED 55 YEARS ALSO LEONARD SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 11th AUGUST 1950 AGED 48 YEARS "Passed their sufferings, Passed their pain, Cease to weep, For tears are vain Cast the tumult of thy breast, Those who suffered are at rest" TIMBY see RICHARDSON 352. Low Headstone (Row 3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE TUCKER DIED APRIL 5th 1918 AGED 53 YEARS ALSO FREDERICK TUCKER DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1937 AGED 75 YEARS "Until we meet again" 353. Derelict Curbs (Row 10) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN VAUGHAN WHO DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1925 AGED 69 YEARS South Side ALSO HIS WIFE ALICE JANE VAUGHAN WHO DIED 6th FEBRUARY 1929 AGED 71 YEARS 354. Pedestal and Celtic Cross (Row 2) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN WEST WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 11th 1923 AGED 86 YEARS ALSO OF ELLEN MARY HIS WIFE WHO DIED AUGUST 12th 1924 AGED 82 YEARS "The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God" 355. Pedestal and Cross (Row 1) East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND GEORGE HENRY WISE DIED 6th JULY 1923 AGED 63 YEARS "The gift of God is eternal life" North Side ALSO OF HIS WIFE LILY WISE DIED 11th MARCH 1940 AGED 71 YEARS 356. Curbs (Row 9) South Side ELIZABETH ANN WRIGHT WHO DIED DECEMBER 12th 1922 AGED 69 YEARS North Side AND ALEXANDER GEORGE WRIGHT WHO DIED DECEMBER 28th 1924 AGED 77 YEARS Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Strood Cemetery, Part 2 Section B recorded by David Williams KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage | Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ - recorded by D. E. Williams 2009 Part 2 - 1914 to 1929 SECTION B 357. Red Granite Headstone (Row5) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF KATE THE DEVOTED WIFE OF EDWARD J. ANDERSON WHO DIED 8th DEC. 1924 AGED 41 YEARS "She suffered patiently and long, Her hope was bright, her faith was strong, The peace of Jesus filled her breast, And in his arms she sank to rest" 358. Curbs (Row 8) South Side ALICE BAKER DIED 4th FEB. 1921 AGED 48 YEARS North Side ALSO MARY ANN FOOKS DIED 14th JULY 1939 AGED 95 YEARS 359. Derelict Curbs (Row 5) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND WILLIAM HENRY BAKER DIED FEBRUARY 11th 1914 AGED 45 YEARS 360. C.W.G.C Headstone (Row 2) G/16039 PRIVATE J. E. BARROWS ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT 25th FEBRUARY 1919 AGE 43 361. Curbs (Row 6) North Side ELIZABETH MAY BENNETT WHO DIED DEC. 16th 1921 AGED 66 South Side EDMUND GEORGE BENNETT WHO DIED MAY 12th 1933 AGED 76 362a. Curbs (Row 5) South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK CHARLES BLACKMAN WHO DIED MARCH 18th 1918 AGED 52 YEARS (one line) North Side ALSO ALICE SARAH HIS WIFE REUNITED MAY 25th 1962 AGED 89 YEARS 362b. Curbs (Row 1) MY DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND JOSEPH HENRY BLADEN WHO DIED 22nd NOVEMBER 1915 AGED 51 YEARS (one line) 363. Curbs (Row1) East Side HORACE JOHN BROOKER WHO DIED 17th MARCH 1916 AGED 50 YEARS South Side ALSO OF HIS WIFE AMY ELIZABETH WHO DIED DEC. 31st 1928 AGED 63 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" 364. Voluted Headstone (Row 6) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DARLING HUSBAND HENRY JOHN BURNETT BATTERY SERGT. MAJOR R.G.A. WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION NEAR CAMBRAI, FRANCE 8th OCT. 1918 AGED 30 YEARS LAID TO REST AT ANNEUX "O valiant heart,who to your Glory came, Through dust of conflict and Through battle flame, Tranquil you lie your knightly Virtue proved, Your memory hallowed in the Hearts you loved" 365. C.W.G.C. Headstone (Row 3) G/ 4930 PRIVATE W. G. CLIBBON ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT 24th OCTOBER 1918 AGE 33 "Where fame and glory lead" 366. Curbs (Row 7) South Side CLARA COOMBER WHO DIED 15th JUNE 1921 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO CHARLES HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1931 AGED 86 YEARS North Side ALSO JANE THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED 5th MARCH 1968 AGED 87 YEARS 367 Pedestals and Cross (Row 2) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE HENRY THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELLEN SOPHIA COSSEY WHO PASSED AWAY 10th JANUARY 1921 IN HIS 55th YEAR "Good was his heart and in friendship sound, Patient in pain and loved by all around" ALSO THE ABOVE ELLEN SOPHIA COSSEY WHO PASSED AWAY 21st OCTOBER 1934 IN HER 67th YEAR 368. Curbs (Row 6) IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH MAUD CROWHURST WHO DIED JAN. 14th 1925 AGED 45 YEARS ALSO FRED, YOUNGEST SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUG. 12th 1930 AGED 22 YEARS 369. Red Granite Curbs (Row 7) South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF MUM & DAD North Side G. G. CURLING E. CURLING 31.3. 21 AGE 78 8. 2. 36 AGE 92 370. Small "Book" Tablet and Curbs (Row 6) North Curb JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM DAINES DIED NOV. 3rd 1914 AGED 75 YEARS South Curb ALSO FREDERICK WILLIAM DAINES DIED AUGUST 14th 1917 AGED 8 YEARS VIOLET KATHLEEN CHRISTINA SPARKS DIED SEPT. 8th 1917 AGED 16 MONTHS "Book" Tablet | IN LOVING MEMORY MY HUSBAND ALBERT EDWARD SPARKS WHO PASSED AWAY 8th DEC. 1949 AGED 70 YEARS | ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE OF RUTH WHO PASSED AWAY 21st OCT. 1957 AGED 75 YEARS "Reunited" | 372. Small Headstone (Row 5) IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS OLIVER DAVIS WHO DIED APRIL 11th 1924 AGED 74 YEARS "To be with Christ which is far better" ALSO HARRIETT DAVIS WHO DIED MARCH 21st 1929 AGED 77 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" 373. Curbs (Row 6) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM THOMAS LEONARD DAVIS PASSED AWAY MAY 8th 1918 AGED 42 "Peace, Perfect Peace" (one line) South Side CHARLES JESSE DAY DIED MARCH 3rd 1939 AGED 49 "At Rest" East Side ALSO SARAH KATE DAY DIED 5th MARCH 1953 AGED 76 DAY see DAVIS 374. Curbs (Row 2) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH ALFRED EKE DIED 21st APRIL 1918 AGED 60 AND HIS WIFE ROSA DIED DEC. 17th 1949 AGED 80 South Side AND THEIR SON JOSEPH WALTER EKE KILLED IN ACTION 28th NOV. 1917 AGED 22 East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JULIET ROSA EKE BORN 10-9-1900 DIED 8-12-1992 FOOKS see BAKER FOSTER see LUCKHURST 375. Derelict Curbs (Row 8) STELLA MARY, TWIN DAUGHTER OF C. H. & E. M. FRENCH WHO FELL ASLEEP 21st MARCH 1923 AGED 13 YEARS (one line) ALSO OF HER TWIN SISTER SYBIL EDITH WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th MAY 1934 AGED 24 YEARS 376. Red Granite Curbs (Row 5) West Side IN MEMORY OF MY LOVING HUSBAND JOHN GATES WHO PASSED AWAY 4th JUNE 1925 East Side AND HIS WIFE MARTHA CLARA WHO PASSED AWAY 9th APRIL 1945 377. Curbs (Row 4) MY DEAR WIFE CARRY GERMANEY WHO DIED 3rd OCTOBER 1918 AGED 32 YEARS 378. Fallen Headstone (Row 5) IN MEMORY OF RICHARD GOOD WHO DIED 28th OCTOBER 1919 AGED 59 YEARS "Mizpah" ALSO EMMA JANE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 23rd APRIL 1941 AGED 78 YEARS "Reunited" 379. Low Headstone (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD S. GOODRHAM WHO DIED 22nd AUG. 1920 AGED 45 YEARS ALSO KATE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 19th JUNE 1943 AGED 63 YEARS GORHAM see LUCKHURST 380. Curbs (Row 2) North Side ELIZABETH HAMMOND WHO DIED 29th SEPT. 1918 AGED 77 YEARS South Side GEORGE W. SILLETT WHO DIED 22nd SEPT. 1940? AGED 79 YEARS 381. Large Granite Pedestal and Cross (Row 8) West Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET HARKER WHO DIED JANUARY 21st 1919 AGED 74 YEARS "Life's race well run, Life's work well done, Life's crown well won, Then comes rest" ALSO THOMAS HARKER HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE SUPERINTENDENT OF THIS CEMETERY FOR 38 YEARS 1881– 1919 WHO DIED MAY 20th 1919 AGED 74 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" North Side ALSO GEORGE HENRY HARKER THE DEARLY BELOVED SON WHO WAS DROWNED IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL NOVEMBER 14th 1914 AGED 28 YEARS "Their cheery ways and smiling faces, are happy to recall, They had a friendly word for each, and died beloved by all" 382. Curbs (Row 4) North Side MARY ELIZABETH HINDS WHO DIED 18th AUGUST 1916 AGED 48 YEARS South Side JOSEPH WILLIAM HINDS WHO DIED 23rd JULY 1944 AGED 79 YEARS 383. Fallen Headstone (Row 1) IN LOVING MEMORY OF HORACE HOLLANDS WHO WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED 10th NOVEMBER 1920 AGED 49 YEARS "In the midst of life we are in death" 384. Curbs (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMMA FRANCES HOSMER AT REST 22nd OCT. 1918 AGED 76 385. Headstone (Row 4) [Missed from part one] IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE HURLOCK DIED 26th OF OCTOBER 1893 AGED 9 YEARS STEPHEN HURLOCK DIED 26th SEPTEMBER 1919 AGED 75 YEARS CHARLOTTE HURLOCK DIED 21st MARCH 1944 AGED 90 YEARS 386. Headstone (Row 7) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN LOCKWOOD KENWORTHY DIED 19th FEB. 1924 AGED 87 YEARS ALSO REBECCA KENWORTHY WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED 18th FEB. 1927 AGED 79 YEARS ALSO ELLEN KENWORTHY BORN 1st MARCH 1866 DIED 20th AUGUST 1959 "At Rest" 387. Fallen Headstone and Curbs (Row 7) Headstone IN MEMORY OF MARY THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE WIFE OF WILLIAM KILLICK WHO DIED 12th FEB. 1928 AGED 83 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM JOHN KILLICK ELDEST SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 22nd MARCH 1934 AGED 55 YEARS North Curb WILLIAM KILLICK DIED 19th DEC. 1925 AGED 80 YEARS South Curb AMELIA S. KILLICK, SISTER AGED 84 YEARS, WILLIAM KILLICK, FATHER AGED 92 YEARS 388. Curbs (Row 7) IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARGERY A. KNOTT DIED 12th OCTOBER 1921 AGED 47 YEARS 389. C.W.G.C. Headstone (Row 5) 153861 DRIVER J. LAMBKIN ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY 2nd FEBRUARY 1920 AGED 22 390. Derelict, Fallen Headstone and Curbs (Row 2) Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELIZABETH LETLEY CALLED TO REST 23rd FEBRUARY 1936 AGED 77YEARS "We loved him well, his memory shall not die, Hope bids us on, we'll meet him bye and bye" ALSO OF THE ABOVE ELIZABETH HANNAH LETLEY WHO DIED 17th OCT. 1940 AGED 81 YEARS "Reunited" Curb ALSO ERNEST THEIR SON DIED 15th APRIL 1920 AGED 27 YEARS 391. Curbs (Row 2) IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMBROSE LETLEY WHO DIED JANUARY 30th 1927 AGED 79 YEARS 392. Headstone and Curbs (Row 1) Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR SON JOSEPH HENRY LEWIS WHO DIED JULY 9th 1932 AGED 31 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" Curb JOSEPH HENRY DIED 1917 AGED 55 AND HARRIET LEWIS DIED 1938 AGED 78 393. Curbs and Tablet, Large Plot (Row 1) North Curb IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS WILLIAM LUCKHURST DIED DEC. 17th 1915 AGED 48 YEARS ALSO MARTHA LUCKHURST WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 14th 1949 AGED 73 YEARS (one line) West Curb IN LOVING MEMORY OF A DEAR WIFE AND MOTHER ANNA GORHAM DIED MAY 2nd 1915 AGED 69 YEARS (one line) South Curb IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHER ALFRED GORHAM DIED 26th APRIL 1921 AGED 75? YEARS "At Rest" (one line) East Curb IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWIN THOMAS FOSTER DIED JUNE 26th 1940 AGED 56 YEARS ALSO ALICE ELLEN FOSTER WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 17th JAN. 1956 AGED 72 YEARS Tablet IN MEMORY OF MARY LUCKHURST DIED 28th MAY 1985 AGED 82 YEARS 394. Curbs (Row 3) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF RHODA LOVIS MILLS WHO DIED NOV. 30th 1921 AGED 17 YEARS South Side ALSO SIDNEY MILLS WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 7th 1940 AGED 58 YEARS East Side THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARY MILLS West Side AND MARY CAROLINE MILLS WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 9th 1950 AGED 67 YEARS "Reunited" 395. "Book" Tablet (Row 5) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN ROBERT MUGGERIDGE WHO DIED 11th JANUARY 1925 YEARS AGED 74 YEARS | ALSO OF HIS WIFE LOUISE WHO DIED 5th APRIL 1939 AGED 81 "United in Death" "At Rest" | 396. Pedestals and Cross (Row 1) IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM MUNDAY WHO DIED 13th DECEMBER 1915 AGED 73 YEARS "His end was Peace" ALSO FANNY MUNDAY DIED 6th DEC. 1926 AGED 79 YEARS "At Rest" 397. Curbs (Row 5) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHER GEORGE PEARSON WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 23rd 1920 AGED 48 YEARS South Side AND OUR DEAR MOTHER MINNIE EMILY PEARSON WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 25th 1933 AGED 63 YEARS 398. Pedestals, Cross gone, and Heart Shaped Tablet (Row 3) East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF VIOLET MAY PEMBLE WHO FELL ASLEEP 1st SEPTEMBER 1916 IN HER 21st YEAR ALSO STANLEY BEACONSFIELD PEMBLE WHO PASSED AWAY 27th NOVEMBER 1922 AGED 28 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" North Side ALSO GEORGE THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF M & L RING FELL ASLEEP NOV. 1st 1925 AGED 2 YEARS "He shall gather his lambs" IN LOVING MEMORY OF LENNIE THE DEARLY BELOVED CHILD OF M & L RING WHO FELL ASLEEP AUG. 8th ? 1918 AGED 1 YEAR RING see PEMBLE 399. Granite Curbs (Row 7) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MATILDA WIFE OF ALFRED J. J. ROBBINS WHO DIED 30th JULY 1916 AGED 52 YEARS 400. Curbs (Row 3) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY SOPHIE BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS HENRY ROE BORN 15th FEBRUARY 1860 DIED 7th APRIL 1914 (one line) ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS HENRY ROE WHO DIED 26th AUGUST 1930 AGED 76 YEARS South Side ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY, ELDEST SON KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE, JULY 1st 1916 AGED 26 YEARS (one line) ALSO LEONARD ARTHUR ROE BORN 14th MARCH 1893 DIED 6th NOVEMBER 1918, YOUNGEST SON 401. Flat Tablet (Row 3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF POLLY WHO PASSED AWAY 10th JULY 1919 AGED 41 YEARS ALSO ELLEN ROGERS WHO FELL ASLEEP IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD 3rd AUGUST 1954 AGED 66 YEARS DEVOTED WIFE AND LOVING MOTHER SADLY MISSED ALSO A DEVOTED HUSBAND AND LOVING FATHER PERCY ROGERS FELL ASLEEP IN HIS 90th YEAR 29th MARCH 1969 402. Fallen Headstone (Row 8) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF LOUISA THE DEVOTED WIFE OF FRANK ROSE WHOM GOD CALLED TO REST 29th NOVEMBER 1924 AGED 72 YEARS "The Golden Gates were open, The Saviour's voice said, "Come", And so life's journey ended, She reached the Heavenly home" ALSO THE ABOVE FRANK ROSE WHO PASSED AWAY 4th JUNE 1933 IN HIS 77th YEAR PTE. STANLEY ROSE M. M. 7th BATT. R.W.KENT RGT. WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION IN FRANCE 14th JULY 1918 AGED 29 YEARS 403. Pedestals and Cross (Row 8) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY BELOVED WIFE OF J. E. SHORE BORN 11th SEPT. 1855 DIED 2nd DEC. 1928 "Peace, Perfect Peace" ALSO OF THE ABOVE JOSEPH EDWARD SHORE BORN 25th JULY 1858 DIED 25th MARCH 1943 SILLETT see HAMMOND 404. Flat Tablet (Row 3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER FANNY SLATER DIED 13. 3. 1915 AGED 32 YEARS AND OF OUR DEAR FATHER ALBERT E. SLATER DIED 13. 5. 1955 AGED 73 YEARS "Together Again" 405. Red Granite Cruciform Coped (Row 5) South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROSETTA ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE THOMAS SMITH WHO PASSED AWAY 4th SEPT. 1928 "The Strife is O'er, the Battle Won" North Side ALSO GEORGE THOMAS THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ROSETTA ANN SMITH WHO PASSED AWAY 13th JAN. 1932 "Re-united" SPARKS see DAINES 406. Curbs (Row 6) South Side GEORGE HENRY STARK WHO DIED 10th MARCH 1922 AGED 60 YEARS North Side ALSO ELIZABETH ANN STARK WHO DIED 26th DECEMBER 1946 AGED 83 YEARS 407. Curbs (Row 2) North Side AUGUSTUS STEWART WHO DIED 26th DEC. 1917 AGED 76 YEARS South Side ALSO JANE ISABELLA HIS WIFE WHO DIED 27th MAY 1935 AGED 89 YEARS 408. Derelict Curbs (Row 8) South Side LEONARD GEORGE THE BELOVED SON OF T. & E. STYLES WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 9th 1924 AGED 26 YEARS (one line) North Side ALSO EMMA BELOVED WIFE OF T. STYLES WHO PASSED AWAY JAN. 31st 1935 AGED 59 YEARS 409. Very Small Headstone (Row 7) IN MEMORY OF THOMAS TERRY DIED 23rd DEC. 1914 AGED 61 ALSO ANNIE HIS WIFE DIED 21st JAN. 1935 AGED 82 "At Rest" 410. Curbs (Row 6) MARIA WIFE OF F. W. THATCHER DIED 31st MARCH 1920 AGED 64 YEARS 411. Low Black Headstone (Row 5) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND PERCY OSWALD THOMAS ONLY SON OF THE LATE J. H. THOMAS PEACEFULLY PASSED AWAY 17th AUGUST 1926 AGE 51 "Sleeping" 412. Curbs (Row 7) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROSE MAY THORNE WHO FELL ASLEEP 15th MAY 1917 IN HER 13th YEAR South Side ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE ADA THORNE WHO FELL ASLEEP ON THE 11th NOV. 1954 AGED 71 YEARS 413. Curbs (Row 6) North Side SARAH ANN VALSLER DIED JANUARY 8th 1922 AGED 58 YEARS South Side JOHN HENRY GEORGE VALSLER DIED JULY 10th 1939 AGED 80 YEARS 414. Small Headstone and Curbs (Row 6) North Curb IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND JAMES WADHAMS WHO DIED 10th MARCH 1928 AGED 68 YEARS (one line) South Curb ALSO FRED HERBERT WADHAMS WHO DIED 18th DECEMBER 1916 AGED 23 YEARS 415. Headstone ALSO IN MEMORY OF JANE ELIZA WADHAMS WHO DIED 28th NOVEMBER 1946 AGED 84 YEARS ALSO FRANK BAKER WADHAMS SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 25th JANUARY 1975 AGED 69 YEARS 416. Curbs (Row 8) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE ROSINA WADHAMS WHO DIED MAY 14th 1929 AGED 46 YEARS (one line) 417. Curbs (Row 5) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGINA CLARA WALKER DIED 27th JAN. 1923 AGED 38 South Side CLARA WALKER DIED 21st AUG. 1937 AGED 73 418. Curbs (Row 3) WILLIAM WEAIRE WHO DIED OF GRIEF THROUGH LOSING HIS BOYS JAN. 4th 1918 AGED 57 YEARS ARCH. D. WEAIRE D.S.M. DIED AT BAGDAD MAY 26th 1916 AGED 21 YEARS (PRISONER OF WAR) ALLEN D. WEAIRE KILLED ON H.M.S. VANGUARD JULY 9th 1917 AGED 20 YEARS 419. Curbs and Low Headstone(Row 1) Headstone PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF North Curb GEORGE WELLS DIED OCT. 26th 1916 AGED 38 South Curb SOPHIE WELLS DIED AUG. 21st 1931 AGED 55 420. Derelict Curbs (Row 6) THOMAS WELLS WHO DIED 26th APRIL 1921 AGED 84 YEARS 421. Headstone (Row 8) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARTHA WELLS WHO DIED JUNE 30th 1926 AGED 56 YEARS ALSO GEORGE WELLS WHO DIED NOV. 21st 1952 AGED 86 YEARS 422. Pedestals, Fallen Cross (Row 1) East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY DOROTHY WRIGHT WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY FEBY. 29Th 1916 AGED 25 YEARS "Until we meet in Heaven" ALSO OF EMILY FRANCES WRIGHT (MOTHER) WHO DIED JUNE 23rd 1930 AGED 63 YEARS South Side ALSO OF BEATRICE ELLEN HER SISTER WHO DIED 8th DEC. 1921 AGED 28 YEARS ALSO JOHN HENRY WRIGHT (FATHER) DIED SEPTEMBER 22nd 1932 AGED 65 YEARS Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Strood Cemetery, Part 2 Section C recorded by David Williams KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage | Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ - recorded by D. E. Williams 2009 Part 2 - 1914 to 1929 SECTION C 423. Fallen Headstone (Row 2) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF STEPHEN ANKCORN WHO DIED APRIL 28th 1926 AGED 66 YEARS ALSO NORMAN SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED FEB. 8th 1887 AGED 1½ YEARS ALSO EMILY MATILDA WIFE AND MOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED DEC. 31st 2937 AGED 76 YEARS "Thy will be done" 424. C.W.G.C. Headstone and Curbs (Row 2) Headstone G/10240 PRIVATE W. A. ASHTON ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT 22nd SEPTEMBER 1916 North Curb IN LOVING MEMORY OF WALTER ARTHUR ASHTON DIED OF WOUNDS SEPT. 22nd 1916 AGED 19 YEARS (one line) South Curb IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE EMILY ASHTON WHO DIED JAN. 24th 1955 AGED 82 YEARS East Curb ALSO ARTHUR ASHTON AT REST 15th SEPT. 1957 AGED 84 YEARS 425. Red Granite Headstone (Row 4) IN SACRED MEMORY OF JOSEPH REGINALD BANGHAM WHO DIED JANUARY 10th 1918 AGED 36 YEARS 426. Derelict Curbs (Row 2) CAROLINE BETTS BELLAMY WHO DIED 3rd JULY 1923 AGED 84 YEARS 427. Curbs (Row 5) ELIZABETH BENNETT 4th JAN. 1928 AGED 80 YEARS 428. Pedestals , Cross and Curbs (Last Row) TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF JOHN BETT LATE OF HOLBEACH, LINCS. DIED JULY 18th 1918 AGED 82 YEARS LUCY ANN BETT DIED DECEMBER 16th 1928 AGED 90 YEARS North Curb ARTHUR BETT 1872-1959 AND HIS WIFE C. M. BETT 1877-1959 ROBERT BETT 1911-1980 South Curb F. M. BETT 1882-1963 AND HER HUSBAND JOHN BETT 1905-1975 PHILIP BETT 1914-1995 ARTHUR BETT 1903-1995 429. Derelict Pedestals, Broken Cross (Row 5) [Missed from Part 1] East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA THE BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES BONNIEWELL WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1909 AGED 62 YEARS West Side "For ever with the Lord" CAROLINE JACKSON, AUNT WHO DIED 9th SEPTEMBER 1899 AGED 76 YEARS BROWN see STEDMAN 430. "Book" Tablet (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR PARENTS GEORGE THOMAS BRYANT SUSANNAH BRYANT ALSO OUR CHARLES JAMES BRYANT | 48 YRS. 2nd MAY 1925 75 YRS. 3rd MAR. 1950 BROTHER 77 YRS. 8th JAN. 1990 | 431. Fallen Pedestals and Cross (Row 1) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANNIE ROBINA CARRICK DIED OCT. 28th 1918 AGED 22 YEARS "Sleeping" ALSO OF PETER JAMES CARRICK DEARLY LOVED FATHER OF ABOVE DIED MAY 30th 1910 AGED 40 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" INTERRED AT FELTHAM, SUSSEX 432. Low Headstone (Row 6) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF BENJAMIN PHILIP CHALKLEN WHO DIED 16th OCT. 1923 AGED 70 YEARS ALSO MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 31st MARCH 1924 AGED 65 YEARS "Blessed are the dead ,which die in the Lord" 433. Derelict Curbs (Row 2) North Side LETITIA SARAH CLARK DIED 27th AUG. 1925 AGED 70 South Side ALSO SAMUEL CLARK HER HUSBAND DIED 15th MAR. 1926 AGED 80 CLEGG see REED 434. Granite Curbs and "Book" Tablet (Row 1) South Curb TO THE BELOVED MEMORY OF THOMAS CLIBBON WHO DIED MARCH 4th 1922 AGED 77 YEARS North Curb ALSO EMILY ANNIE HIS DEARLY BELOVED WIFE DIED DECEMBER 24th 1925 AGED 75 YEARS Tablet | ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER ETHEL LUCY CLIBBON | WHO DIED FEBRUARY 8th 1951 AGED 69 YEARS "At Rest" | 435. Curbs (Row 5) South Side SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF AMY JEANETT COGGER DIED 8th MAY 1923 AGED 42 North Side ALSO MARGARET ANNIE COGGER DIED 29th NOVEMBER 1940 AGED 63 YEARS 436. Low Headstone (Row 2) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR PARENTS JAMES COCKLE COLLINS PASSED AWAY 5th DEC. 1922 AGED 47 AND HANNAH COLLINS FELL ASLEEP 23rd SEPT. 1964 AGED 84 437. Curbs (Last Row) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES COULTER WHO DIED JUNE 7th 1918 AGED 70 YEARS South Side ALSO WILLIAM EDWARD COULTER WHO DIED JAN. 20th 1933 AGED 73 YEARS 438. Curbs (Row 6) South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES DAVIE WHO DIED 7th APRIL 1938 AGED 83 YEARS North Side ALSO HIS WIFE FRANCES MAUD DAVIE WHO DIED 18th JULY 1923 AGED 62 YEARS 439. Curbs (Row6) North Side CHARLES THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF MAUD DAY WHO DIED 11th JAN. 1924 AGED 59 YEARS 440. Headstone and Curbs (Row 3) [Missed from Part 1] IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH ANN DOVER WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 3rd 1929 AGED 76 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 15th 1939 AGED 86 YEARS North Curb ALSO FRED DOVER DIED NOV. 10th 1913 AGED 32 YEARS South Curb ALSO HARRY DOVER DIED NOV. 23rd 1899 AGED 17 YEARS 441. Low Headstone (Row 5) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER AND FATHER HARRIET EARL DIED FEB. 10th 1927 AGED 58 YEARS AND HARRY EARL DIED NOV. 10th 1936 AGED 70 YEARS 442. Derelict Curbs (Row 2) [May be connected to BELLAMY?] ALSO HER HUSBAND HENRY RICHARD ELLMER WHO DIED 24th JANUARY 1925 AGED 78 YEARS 443. C.W.G.C. Headstone (Row 2) 1314 PRIVATE C. P. FARROW ROYAL WEST KENT REGIMENT 8th FEBRUARY 1917 AGE 21 R.I.P. 444. Small "Book" Tablet (Row 2) IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY GORHAM DIED JANUARY 12th 1920 AGED 78 YEARS "At Rest" 445. Curbs (Row 3) North Side MY DEAR WIFE THOMASIN STOAKES GOULDEN DIED 18th MAY 1926 AGED 62 YEARS South Side ALSO JOSEPH T. GOULDEN DIED 11th FEB. 1944 AGED 84 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM STOAKES GOULDEN DIED 13th MARCH 1949 AGED 54 YEARS GRINYER see HINDS HILLS see LEE 446. Curbs and Small Tablet (Row 2) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE MAY HINDS DIED 15th MARCH 1924 AGED 43 YEARS South Side ALSO OF JAMES FREDERICK HINDS DIED 14th JUNE 1934 AGED 55 YEARS ALSO ERIC JAMES THEIR SON WHO DIED 14th DEC. 1952 AGED 35 YEARS Tablet MADGE LUCY GRINYER (HINDS) 19.4.1911-13.8.1996 A DEAR MUM AND NAN 447. Curbs (Row 2) South Side EMMA HOLLIDAY DIED 8th MAR. 1925 AGED 74 YEARS North Side THOMAS CLARKSON HOLLIDAY DIED 20th JUNE 1928 AGED 76 YEARS 448. Headstone (Row 5) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA HOLLOWAY DIED 2nd AUG. 1926 AGED 60 YEARS "Gone but not forgotten" ALSO ROBERT HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE DIED 5th MARCH 1946 AGED 79 YEARS ALSO OF THEIR SON ROBERT THOMAS DIED 25th FEBRUARY 1959 AGED 65 YEARS 449. Curbs (Row 1) North Side IN MEMORY OF THOMAS HOWARD DIED 19th NOV. 1918 AGED 45 YEARS South Side ALSO OF ALICE KATE HOWARD DIED 3rd JAN. 1928 AGED 58 YEARS 450. Headstone (Row 7) "Safe in Harbour" IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENRY INCE DIED DECEMBER 17th 1929 AGED 78 YEARS "His end was Peace" ALSO MARY INCE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED FEBRUARY 10th 1940 AGED 90 YEARS "Peacefully Sleeping" ALSO OF CHARLES EDWARD INCE DIED FEBRUARY 12th 1968 AGED 74 YEARS "Reunited" JACKSON see BONNIEWELL 451. Curbs (Row 5) South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY LATTER AT REST 1st FEB. 1946 AGED 71 YEARS AND FREDERICK WILLIAM HER HUSBAND REUNITED 7th JAN. 1953 AGED 81 YEARS North Side ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER ETHEL LILIAN AT REST 5th AUG. 1923 AGED 25 YEARS 452. Headstone (Row 2) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN DIXON LEE DIED 14th SEPTEMBER 1914 AGED 81 YEARS ALSO FANNY LEE BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED 16th APRIL 1916 AGED 80 YEARS ALSO THOMAS LEE, LOST AT SEA 14th NOVEMBER 1897 AGED 30 YEARS ALSO LOUISA HILLS DIED 25th NOVEMBER 1925 AGED 53 YEARS 453. Derelict Pedestals and Cross (Row3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN LENEY WHO DIED 8th JANUARY 1918 AGED 61 YEARS ALSO CLARA WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED 3rd FEBRUARY 1940 AGED 84 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO EUSTACE VERNON LENEY ONLY BELOVED SON OF THE ABOVE DIED MARCH 2nd 1928 AGED 42 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" 454. Derelict Curbs (Row 2) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER ELLEN LEY FELL ASLEEP FEB. 14th 1925 AGED 83 455. Curbs (Row 4) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR JOHN LING WHO DIED 6th SEPT. 1924 AGED 38 YEARS East Side ALSO HIS GRANDDAUGHTER BARBARA ROSINA LING WHO DIED 15th JULY 1944 IN HER 10th YEAR South Side ROSINA LING DIED 19th MAY 1978 AGED 93 YEARS 456. Curbs (Row 2) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES HENRY PACKHAM WHO DIED 28th APRIL1929 AGED 70 YEARS South Side ALSO HIS WIFE ROSE WHO DIED 7th DECEMBER 1947 AGED 81 YEARS 457. Pedestals, fallen Cross (Row 1) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN PASFIELD ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE GEORGE WALTER AUBREY PASFIELD, R.N. WHO PASSED AWAY OCT. 21st 1916 AGED 58 YEARS ALSO EMMA ANN PASFIELD DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 28th 1937 AGED 68 YEARS ALSO ANN PASFIELD WHO DIED MARCH 5th 1947 AGED 79 YEARS 458. Headstone (Row 5) IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS REED WHO DIED 27th MAY 1927 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO FRANCES WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 22nd APRIL 1942 IN HER 88th YEAR ALSO RONALD A. CLEGG DIED OF WOUNDS IN NORMANDY 5th AUGUST 1944 AGED 22 YEARS "Always in our thoughts" 459. Curbs (Row 4) North Side IN THE DEAR MEMORY OF WILLIAM RICKELLS DIED JANUARY 15th 1922 AGED 34 YEARS South Side ALSO HIS BROTHER WALTER DIED NOVEMBER 6th 1934 AGED 44 YEARS East Side ALSO JOHN THEIR FATHER DIED NOVEMBER 4th 1938 IN HIS 88th YEAR West Side AND SARAH FANNY THEIR MOTHER DIED FEBRUARY 15th 1953 AGED 95 YEARS 460. Pedestals and Cross (Row1) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH MATILDA BELOVED WIFE OF JAMES WILLIAM SHRUBB WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 1st 1923 AGED 53 "Though lost to sight, to memory ever dear" ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES WILLIAM SHRUBB PASSED AWAY AUGUST 12th 1952 AGED 85 YEARS 461. Headstone (Row1) IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMY MABEL THE BELOVED WIFE OF BAYDEN SIMMONDS WHO DIED 2nd SEPT. 1927 AGED 41 YEARS ALSO BAYDEN SIMMONDS DIED 14th NOVEMBER 1966 AGED 84 YEARS AND CLARA LUCY SIMMONDS WHO DIED 12th JUNE 1969 AGED 79 YEARS 462. Headstone (Row 6) "Peace" IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE RACHEL THE DEVOTED WIFE OF HERBERT F. STEDMAN WHO DIED ON OCT. 8th 1925 AGED 44 YEARS ELIZA ANN BROWN HER MOTHER WHO DIED ON MARCH 19th 1926 AGED 73 YEARS HERBERT F. STEDMAN WHO DIED ON 8th DEC. 1977 AGED 100 YEARS "Reunited" 463. Voluted Headstone, with Angels and Curbs (Row2) IN SACRED EVER LOVING MEMORY OF MARY AMELIA STONHAM WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE 13th MARCH 1926 AGED 52 YEARS "Peace I leave with you, Peace I give unto you" AND OF GEORGE THOMAS HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE 13th JANUARY 1938 AGED 63 YEARS North Curb IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE STONHAM BELOVED HUSBAND OF JENNY WHO PASSED AWAY 4th APRIL 1954 AGED 53 YEARS 464. Derelict Curbs (Row 5) North Side WILLIAM FORRESTER URE DIED FEB. 26th 1924 AGED 43 YEARS South Side ALSO OF ADA HIS WIFE WHO DIED JAN. 21st 1944 AGED 67 YEARS 465. Curbs and Tablet (Row 6) South Curb ETHEL MAY WARE WHO DIED 12th JUNE 1924 AGED 16 YEARS North Curb WILLIAM THOMAS WARE WHO DIED 16th NOVEMBER 1947 AGED 64 YEARS 466. Tablet ALICE EMILY WARE 1887 – 1969 LOVING WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER NANNA R.I.P. 467. Headstone (Row 10 IN LOVING MEMORY OF BENJAMIN R. WATERER DIED 29th DECEMBER 1923 AGED 69 YEARS ALSO HIS WIFE ROBINA S. CARRICK DIED 3rd APRIL 1924 AGED 64 YEARS 468. Curbs (Row 1) North Side WILLIAM JOHN WATERS WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 23rd 1936 AGED 87 South Side ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE PHOEBE WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 17th 1922 AGED 71 469. Curbs (Row 6) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES EDWARD WHYMAN CALLED HOME 8th AUG. 1924 AGED 31 YEARS ALSO HIS BROTHER PERCY JOSEPH AT REST 11th APRIL 1925 AGED 21 YEARS South Side ALSO THEIR FATHER ALFRED JAMES THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF EDITH ALMA WHYMAN DIED OCT. 31st 1936 AGED 60 YEARS (one line) ALSO EDITH ALMA WHYMAN WHO DIED MARCH 31st 1955 AGED 82 YEARS 470. Low Headstone (Row2) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF BERTIE WICKER WHO WAS CALLED TO REST 17th FEBRUARY 1923 AGED 17 YEARS 471. Pedestal and Fallen Cross (Row 1) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ETHEL MARIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF HORACE J. WOOLCOCK WHO PASSED AWAY 16th OCT. 1920 AGED 30 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" 472. Pedestals and Cross (Row3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF PATTIE BELOVED WIFE OF ARTHUR CHARLES YOUNG WHO DIED JANUARY 14th 1929 AGED 76 ALSO THE ABOVE ARTHUR CHARLES YOUNG DIED JANUARY 29th 1941 AGED 83 YEARS Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Strood Cemetery, Part 2 Sections D + E recorded by David Williams KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage | Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ - recorded by D. E. Williams 2009 Part 2 - 1914 to 1929 SECTION D ALEXANDER see HANSTED ANDERSON see SUMMERS BAKER see HENNIKER 473. Headstone and Curbs (Row 5) [Missed from Part 1] East Curb HENRY CHATFIELD DIED OCT. 14th 1912 AGED 83 Headstone SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF AGNES BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS STARTUP DIED JAN. 11th 1931 AGED 62 "Anchored in Christ's Haven" ALSO THE ABOVE THOMAS STARTUP DIED FEB. 10th 1942 AGED 77 "Moored Together" 474. Curbs (Row 2) ALSO OF HIS WIFE EMMA MARIA COLLISS WHO DIED 2nd AUGUST 1926 IN HER 74th YEAR CREICHTON see WATERMAN 475. Headstone (Row 3) "At Rest" IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE MAUD DAVIS WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS ON THE 2nd JANUARY 1929 AGED 46 YEARS "Jesus, Jesus, safe in the arms of Jesus" ALSO HARRY JOHNSON DAVIS HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th DEC. 1947 AGED 64 YEARS "Amen" 476. Fallen Headstone (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND WALTER HENRY EVEREST, LATE R.N. DIED 5th MARCH 1919 AGED 39 YEARS ALSO JACK EVEREST SON OF THE ABOVE DIED 8th MARCH 1919 AGED 2 YEARS ALSO LILY MAY EVEREST DIED 14th AUGUST 1923 AGED 16 YEARS "At Rest" 477. Curbs (Row 6) South Side ALICE ELIZA HALL WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th JANUARY 1917 AGED 57 YEARS North Side EDWARD HALL HER HUSBAND WHO FELL ASLEEP 21st MARCH 1922 AGED 66 YEARS 478. Curbs (Row 1) North Side GEORGE HERMAN HANSTED WHO FELL ASLEEP 11th FEBRUARY 1929 AGED 71 YEARS South Side IN MEMORY OF ALICE E. ALEXANDER DIED 14th JAN. 1949 AGED 65 YEARS 479. Low Granite Headstone (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF DEAR MOTHER RUTH HENNIKER APRIL 27th 1871 – MAY 2nd 1915 IN LOVING MEMORY OF A DEVOTED WIFE RUTH F. M. BAKER MAY 1st 1892 – OCTOBER 25th 1959 480. Fallen Headstone (Row 3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF NELLIE MAUD THE BELOVED AND ONLY DAUGHTER OF H. A. AND E. C. LETLEY WHO FELL ASLEEP 5th JUNE 1920 AGED 15 YEARS "Until the day break" ALSO ELLEN CATHERINE MOTHER OF THE ABOVE AND LOVING WIFE OF H. A. LETLEY WHO PASSED AWAY 20th JAN. 1951 AGED 75 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO THE ABOVE HENRY AMBROSE LETLEY WHO DIED 2nd DEC. 1957 AGED 80 YEARS "Reunited" 481. Curbs (Row 7) North Side JANE THE BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY THOMAS LETLEY WHO DIED MARCH 12th 1916 AGED 60 YEARS South Side ALSO HENRY THOMAS LETLEY WHO DIED JULY 9th 1940 AGED 88 YEARS 482. Red Granite Pedestals and Cross, Large Plot (Row 1) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE MATILDA SHARP WHO FELL ASLEEP 7th MAY 1923 AGED 72 YEARS AND OF WILLIAM HER BELOVED HUSBAND WHO PASSED OVER 11th SEPTEMBER 1936 AGED 84 YEARS "And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which we have loved so much and lost awhile" 483. Low Headstone (Row 1) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN TOKER NUTT STACEY WHO DIED 18th JUNE 1960 ALSO ELIZABETH ANN WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 1st JULY 1925 ALSO FLORENCE AMELIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 3rd APRIL 1951 "Rest in Peace" 484. Derelict Pedestals and Cross (Row 1) IN LOVING MEMORY OF EVAN STAPLES THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF ELSIE STAPLES DIED NOVEMBER 28th 1921 AGED 55 YEARS [ ] ALSO ELSIE HELENA WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JUNE 18th 1952 AGED 87 YEARS STARTUP see CHATFIELD 485. Curbs (Row 5) South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES WATERMAN AT REST 29th JUNE 1917 AGED 62 YEARS AND SARAH ELIZABETH HIS WIFE 21st FEB. 1924 AGED 73 YEARS North Side AND THEIR DAUGHTER NELLIE E. CREICHTON 7th MARCH 1947 AGED 57 YEARS SECTION E 486. Low Headstone (Row 1) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR ALFRED THE DEVOTED HUSBAND OF ETHEL BENNETT WHO DIED 26th AUGUST 1928 AGED 26 YEARS "Until we meet again" 487. "Book" Tablet, Tablet and Pot Holder (Row 2) IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY HANNAH HATCHER AT REST 29th JULY 1928 AGED 50 YEARS | ALSO WILLIAM ALFRED HATCHER AT REST 18th FEBRUARY 1954 AGED 75 YEARS | Tablet E. R. (JOE) HATCHER 1916 – 1996 Pot Holder CHARLES HENRY HATCHER 1914 – 1997 488. Curbs (Row 11) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF HAROLD ERNEST MEDHURST WHO DIED DEC. 20th 1929 AGED 30 YEARS South Side ALSO HIS WIFE DORIS CHARLOTTE GLENISTER MEDHURST WHO DIED APRIL 5th 1934 AGED 32 YEARS (one line) 489. Curbs (Row 6) North Side WILLIAM JOHN TUCKER WHO PASSED AWAY 22nd APRIL 1920 AGED 71 South Side ALSO MARY ANN TUCKER WHO PASSED AWAY 24th DECEMBER 1953 AGED 88 YEARS Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Strood Cemetery, Part 2 Sections H, J + K recorded by David Williams KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage | Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ - recorded by D. E. Williams 2009 Part 2 - 1914 to 1929 SECTION H, J and K 490. Fallen Headstone (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY R. AUSTIN WHO DIED 29th JULY 1925 AGED 94 YEARS ALSO SELINA LOUISA AUSTIN WHO DIED 26th FEB. 1937 AGED 69 YEARS ALSO HERBERT WILLIAM HUSBAND OF SELINA WHO DIED 23rd NOV. 1952 AGED 88 YEARS 491. Red Granite Coped (Row 2) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE BATCHELOR WHO PASSED AWAY 12th NOVEMBER 1926 AGED 84 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE GEORGE BATCHELOR WHO PASSED AWAY 16th AUGUST 1930 AGED 89 YEARS "Weep not dear friends, but be content, For I to you was only lent, The Lord has only had his due, And quickly he may call for you" South Side ALSO MARY WIFE OF ALBERT BATCHELOR WHO PASSED AWAY 18th AUGUST 1947 AGED 79 YEARS ALBERT BATCHELOR PASSED ON 15th JANUARY 1960 AGED 90 PIONEER AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTOR AND AVIATOR REMEMBERING ARTHUR BATCHELOR, O.B.E., SEPTEMBER 1952 AND MARGARET HIS WIFE SEPTEMBER 1953 (one line) 492. Curbs (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROSALIE BISHOP WHO DIED 2nd JANUARY 1929 AGED 24 YEARS BRIDGES see HAWKINS 493. Pedestal with Kneeling Child (Row 5) IN MEMORY OF PHYLLIS CHRISTINA MARY DEARLY BELOVED CHILD OF H. & F. BROWN DIED 7th FEB. 1928 AGED 6 YEARS & 10 MTHS. "Sleeping, Gently Sleeping" 494. Curbs (Row 40 IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY JOHN BURGOYNE WHO DIED 18th OCT. 1928 AGED 67 YEARS 495. Low Headstone (Row 8) IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF ALICE THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDMUND CARR DIED NOV. 27th 1929 AGED 64 YEARS "A Devoted and Loving Wife and Mother" 496. Headstone (Row 3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD WILLIAM CARTER SON OF THE LATE WILLIAM AND SARAH CARTER WHO DIED ON THE 31st MARCH 1922 AGED 29 YEARS "Nearer my God to thee" 497. Fallen Headstone (Row 4) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF LIZZIE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD CHAMBERS WHO DIED 9th JANUARY 1922 AGED 56 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE EDWARD CHAMBERS WHO DIED 19th APRIL 1932 AGED 67 YEARS 498. Curbs (Row 5) North Side WILLIAM THOMAS CLARE WHO DIED 13th SEPT. 1928 AGED 53 YEARS South Side ALSO SUSANNAH SARAH CLARE WHO DIED 23rd NOV. 1945 AGED 73 YEARS West Side MARGARET JANE JARRETT 19th DECEMBER 1950 AGED 81 YEARS 499. Pedestals and Cross (Row 3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF PHOEBE ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALFRED COWELL WHO DIED 14th OCT. 1926 AGED 69 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO THE ABOVE ALFRED COWELL WHO DIED 5th JUNE 1927 AGED 83 YEARS 500. Curbs (Row 4) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF BEATRICE CULLEN DIED 14th FEB. 1927 AGED 38 South Side ALSO JAMES MARLEY CULLEN DIED 18th APRIL 1935 AGED 67 West Side FREDERICK GEORGE CULLEN DIED 24th OCT. 1943 AGED 53 East Side DOROTHY EMILY CULLEN DIED 4th JULY 1948 AGED 48 501. Granite "Rock" Pedestal and Cross (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED JAMES CURLING J.P. 16th FEBRUARY 1857 - 2nd FEBRUARY 1919 "We thank God for every Remembrance of you" ALSO EMILY CURLING WHO DIED 23rd FEB. 1953 AGED 93 YEARS 502. Curbs (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN H. DAMON WHO DIED 18th MARCH 1929 AGED 82 YEARS ALSO SARAH DAMON WHO DIED 26th JULY 1928 AGED 78 YEARS 503. Headstone (Row 2) IN LOVING MEMORY OF HANNAH MARIA DAVID WHO ENTERED INTO REST JAN. 17th 1915 AGED 67 YEARS DAY see STEWART 504. Curbs (Row 3) South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN EARLE WHO DIED 25th JANUARY 1917 AGED 74 YEARS North Side ALSO WILLIAM JACOB EARLE WHO DIED 27th FEBRUARY 1919 AGED 78 YEARS 505. Fallen Headstone (Row 4) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND FREDERICK FAWCETT WHO PASSED AWAY 20th JULY 1926 AGED 74 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO ELIZABETH LYDIA BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY 27th JULY 1933 AGED 78 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" 506. Curbs (Row 4) South Side HENRY FIELDER DIED 16th MAY 1915 AGED 74 YEARS North Side EMMA MARY FIELDER DIED 27th MARCH 1920 AGED 77 YEARS 507. Pedestals and Cross (Row 3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARTHA EMMA (MARCIE) WIFE O FREDERICK WILLIAM FLUX WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE WHILST SERVING WITH THE W. F. CORPS JANUARY 6th 1918 AGED 50 YEARS "A Strong, True and Loving Friend" ALSO THE ABOVE FREDERICK WILLIAM FLUX WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 24th 1929 AGED 65 YEARS "At Rest" 508. Fallen Headstone (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF LEONARD EDWIN GOLSBY THE DEVOTED HUSBAND OF DORIS ELIZABETH GOLSBY WHO DIED JANUARY 17th 1928 AGED 22 YEARS "Quietly and quickly came the call, His sudden death surprised us all, It is only those who have lost can tell, The loss of a dear one without farewell" 509. Granite Pedestals, Fallen Cross (Row 4) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES FRASER GRADY, R.A.F. WHO PASSED INTO LIFE ETERNAL ON JULY 19th 1918 AGED 38 YEARS "The path of duty is the way to Glory" ALSO HIS DEVOTED WIFE AMELIA MARY CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE JULY 18th 1954 AGED 74 YEARS "Alleluia" 510. Curbs (Row 5) South Side IN MEMORY OF ALBERT VICTOR GREEN WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1928 AGED 33 YEARS North Side ALSO ETHEL WILHELMINA HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO DIED 21st DECEMBER 1963 AGED 67 YEARS 511. Fallen Headstone (Row 4) "Peace" IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELEANOR MARY HALLS WHO PASSED AWAY 19th FEBRUARY 1926 AGED 42 YEARS ALSO HER BELOVED HUSBAND GEORGE WHO PASSED AWAY 3rd JANUARY 1949 AGED 64 YEARS "Together" 512. Curbs (Row 3) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENRY HARTLEY WHO DIED 24th NOVEMBER 1914 AGED 49 YEARS (one line) South Side ALSO JAMES F. HARTLEY (NEPHEW) WHO DIED 25th APRIL 1933 AGED 19 YEARS 513. Pedestals and Cross (Row 3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF FANNY SUSAN HARWOOD WHO DIED 15th NOVEMBER 1924 AGED 84 YEARS R.I.P. 514. Headstone and Curbs (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR DAUGHTER IVY THE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM G. HAWKINS WHO FELL ASLEEP DEC. 4th 1926 AGED 22 YEARS "Dearly Loved" ALSO ALBERT G. BRIDGES FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JAN. 18th 1933 AGED 60 YEARS "Until we meet again" North Curb ALSO FRANCES MARY SOPHIA BRIDGES WHO DIED 6th SEPTEMBER 1950 AGED 75 YEARS 515. Headstone and Curbs (Row 4) IN MEMORY OF KATE AMELIA THE BELOVED WIFE OF JESSE JOHN HAWKINS WHO DIED 18th OF MARCH 1926 AGED 39 YEARS "At Rest" "Until the dawn break and the shadows flee away" ALSO JESSE JOHN PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY 3rd APRIL 1959 AGED 77 YEARS "Reunited" North Curb JOHN GILBERT HAWKINS DIED 23rd FEB. 1942 AGED 30 YEARS "Always True" 516. Headstone (Row 3) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF HANNAH LAW HITCH THE DEVOTED WIFE OF JOHN SAXBY HITCH WHO FELL ASLEEP ON JANUARY 17th 1918 AGED 80 YEARS "Jesu Bless" ALSO EMILY MARIA HITCH WHO PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 19th 1939 IN HER 83rd YEAR 517. Curbs (Row 4) North Side IN MEMORY OF ANN THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE HOAR WHO DIED FEB. 12th 1928 AGED 79 YEARS South Side GEORGE HOAR DIED AUGUST 25th 1934 AGED 86 YEARS JARRETT see CLARE 518. Small Headstone (Row 8) IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM EDWARD JUDGES WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1927 AGED 32 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO EMMA ANNIE JUDGES WHO DIED 30th MAY 1950 AGED 80 YEARS ALSO JOSEPH BENJAMIN JUDGES REUNITED 9th DEC. 1952 AGED 87 YEARS 519. Pedestals and Cross (Row 2) IN MEMORY OF CHARLES GEORGE THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ANNIE F. LINK WHO ENTERED INTO REST FEBRUARY 16th 1916 AGED 51 YEARS "A sudden change, at God's command he fell, He had no time to bid his friends farewell, Affliction came without warning given, And bid him haste to meet his God in Heaven" ALSO THE ABOVE ANNIE FRANCES LINK CALLED TO REST JANUARY 24th 1944 AGED 75 YEARS 520. Small Voluted Headstone (Row 5) HERBERT G. MARTYN BORN 1st AUG. 1873 DIED 11th APRIL 1929 "At Rest" 521. Headstone (Row 3) "Resting" IN MEMORY OF A LOVING MOTHER LIZZIE MATILDA MATTHEWS 1876 – 1922 522. Curbs (Row 4) North Side JAMES MILLS DIED 23rd JUNE 1922 AGED 73 YEARS South Side ALSO OF ADELA HELEN HIS WIFE DIED 26th FEBRUARY 1936 AGED 87 YEARS 523. Headstone (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALBERT THE DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND OF EMILY NIXON WHO DIED 3rd JULY 1926 AGED 59 YEARS ALSO ROBERT HENRY SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 17th DECEMBER 1927 AGED 32 YEARS ALSO EMILY FLORENCE DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 4th JULY 1928 AGED 29 YEARS ALSO EMILY WIFE OF ALBERT WHO DIED 21st JAN. 1949 AGED 77 YEARS NORDBYE see WATERFIELD 524. Headstone (Row 5) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN THE DEARLY BELOVED SON OF W. & F. NORRIS WHO FELL ASLEEP 6th APRIL 1928 AGED 7 YEARS "Safe in the arms of Jesus" OSBORNE see RELF 525. Fallen Headstone (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER AND FATHER FRANCES PATERNOSTER WHO DIED 28th JAN. 1927 AGED 64 YEARS JACOB PATERNOSTER WHO DIED 25th NOV. 1934 AGED 85 YEARS "Re-united" ERECTED BY THEIR DAUGHTERS 526. Headstone and Curbs (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF LILY THE BELOVED WIFE OF ARTHUR WILLIAM PAYNE WHO DIED 11th NOVEMBER 1926 AGED 40 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE ARTHUR WILLIAM PAYNE WHO DIED 5th OCTOBER 1938 AGED 61 YEARS ALSO HILDA MARY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 15th APRIL 1925 AGED 3½ YEARS North Curb ALSO OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND HARRY ARTHUR SON OF THE ABOVE WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION 25th APRIL 1940 AGED 31 YEARS (one line) South Curb ALSO OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND JOHN WILLIAM PAYNE WHO PASSED AWAY 31st MARCH 1973 AGED 59 YRS. (one line) 527. Headstone (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF HANNAH PEMBLE WHO PASSED AWAY 13th FEB. 1925 AGED 65 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE HANNAH PEMBLE WHO PASSED AWAY 6th DEC. 1926 AGED 64 YEARS ALSO CHARLES SON OF THE ABOVE KILLED IN ACTION 9th OCT. 1918 AGED 18 YEARS "Until the day break and the shadows flee away" 528. Curbs and Small Voluted Tablet (Row 5) VICTOR PLAW DIED WHIT MONDAY 1929 AGED 22 YEARS Tablet FROM HIS PALS OF THE GODALMING Y.M.C.A. 529. Headstone (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE PHILIP POLLARD DIED DECEMBER 27th 1924 AGED 72 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO CAROLINE WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JANUARY 26th 1945 AGED 94 YEARS "Reunited" 530. Curbs (Row 5) North Side SIDNEY THOMAS RELF ACCIDENTALLY KILLED 24th MAY 1929 AGED 27 YEARS ALSO SARAH RELF GRANDMOTHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 10th MAY 1930 AGED 85 YEARS South Side ALSO CHARLES EDWARD OSBORNE FELL ASLEEP 20th NOVEMBER 1944 AGED 66 YEARS ALSO EDITH HIS BELOVED WIFE REUNITED 19th DECEMBER 1958 AGED 76 YEARS 531. Curbs (Row 5) North Side ALFRED RICH WHO DIED 29th MARCH 1929 AGED 62 YEARS ALSO CLARA RICH WHO DIED 21st JAN. 1945 AGED 82 YEARS South Side ALSO CLARA EDITH RICH WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1938 AGED 42 YEARS 532. Fallen Headstone (Row 50 IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM JAMES RICHARDS WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 8th 1929 "Peacefully Resting" ALSO MARY CAMELIA BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP NOVEMBER 4th 1941 AGED 77 533. Headstone (Row 3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCES SARAH RICHARDS WHO FELL ASLEEP EASTER DAY 1926 AGED 65 YEARS "Till the Resurrection Morning" ALSO JOSEPH WILLIAM RICHARDS BORN 25th JUNE 1898 DIED 30th DECEMBER 1967 ALSO DAISY WINIFRED BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE 1901 – 1981 534. Headstone (Row 5) IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF ESTHER RIPLEY WHO PASSED AWAY OCT. 8th 1928 AGED 66 YEARS "Farewell dear wife and children, my life is past, I dearly loved you to the last. Weep not for me, or sorrow take, But love each other for my sake" ALSO THE ABOVE ESTHER RIPLEY WHO PASSED AWAY JAN. 28th 1940 AGED 69 YEARS ALSO ESTHER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE AND WIFE OF THOMAS WALTER WARRELL WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY DEC. 12th 1951 AGED 44 YEARS 535. Headstone (Row 5) IN DEAREST REMEMBRANCE OF "POP" JOHN ALFRED ROBERTS WHO DIED 7th 1941 AGED 58 YEARS ALSO GERTRUDE JESSIE ROBERTS HIS WIFE WHO DIED 18th OCTOBER 1939 AGED 56 YEARS ALSO ALFRED JOHN ROBERTS THEIR SON WHO DIED 18th APRIL 1929 AGED 19 YEARS "God saw when their footsteps faltered, When the pathway had grown too steep, So he slowly closed their eyelids, And gave our loved ones sleep" 536. Headstone [on side] (Row 4) IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF WILLIAM FREDERICK SAWYER WHO FELL ASLEEP 24th AUGUST 1926 AGED 55 YEARS "God's finger touched him and he slept" 537. Curbs (Row 4) North Side HAROLD EDWARD ULRIC SEARS WHO DIED 26th DEC. 1926 AGED 52 YEARS ALSO KATE ETHEL WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 16th NOV. 1954 AGED 77 YEARS South Side ALSO MOLLY JOAN SEARS WHO DIED 28th AUGUST 1951 AGED 39 YEARS 538. "Boulder" (Row 3) TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF GERALD ERNEST SMITH CALLED TO FULLER LIFE ON JUNE 16th 1917 IN HIS 18th YEAR [ ] 539. Headstone (Row 4) SACRED TO THE MEMORY ALICE SMITH THE BELOVED WIFE OF WALTER SMITH BORN MARCH 30th 1858 DIED JULY 11th 1941 ALSO OF HIS MOTHER CAROLINE FRITH BORN DEC. 25th 1833 DIED MARCH 7th 1922 ALSO WALTER SMITH BORN JULY 31st 1858 DIED NOV. 14th 1944 540. Curbs (Row 5) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN ALFRED SMITHERMAN WHO DIED JULY 17th 1929 AGED 24 YEARS "Loved by all who knew him" (one line) South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF SYDNEY THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF EVA SMITHERMAN WHO DIED OF WOUNDS AT EL ALAMEIN IN EGYPT ON OCT. 27th 1942 AGED 31 YEARS East Side ALSO THEIR FATHER JOHN HENRY SMITHERMAN AT REST 24th OCT. 1956 AGED 77 YEARS 541. Curbs and Pot Holders (Row 5) South Side ARTHUR JAMES STEWART DIED 25th SEPT. 1929 AGED 56 YEARS North Side ALSO LOUISA ANN HIS WIFE DIED 14th NOV. 1939 AGED 61 YEARS Pot Holders | ALMA LOUISA JANE DAY 1917-1934 | EDWARD STEWART 1917-1984 | 542. Pedestals and Cross (Row 4) West Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH J. TAYLOR BORN 12th JULY 1860 DIED 30th MAY 1920 ALSO CHARLES FREDERICK TAYLOR HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE BORN 13th OCTOBER 1859 DIED 15th JULY 1944 South Side ALSO THEIR ELDER SON CHARLES JOHN BELL TAYLOR BORN 24th JANUARY 1882 DIED 23rd MARCH 1932 543. Fallen Headstone (Row 2) IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD CLIFFORD TURNER DIED 28th SEPTEMBER 1921 AGED 66 YEARS ALSO MARTHA WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED 9th JULY 1930 AGED 69 YEARS AND THEIR DAUGHTER ANNIE GERTRUDE BETTS DIED 7th APRIL 1952 AGED 67 YEARS 544. Curbs (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR MOTHER ANN USHERWOOD WHO DIED MARCH 6th 1927 IN HER 78th YEAR (one line) 543. Curbs (Row 5) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET MYRTLE VANT WHO FELL ASLEEP 8th OCTOBER 1928 AGED 13 YEARS 544. Curbs (Row 4) North Side ANTHONY WALE WHO DIED 25dec. 1928 AGED 34 YEARS South Side ALSO LEONARD ANTHONY WALE WHO DIED 4th APRIL 1939 AGED 10 YEARS WARRELL see RIPLEY 545. New Headstone (Row 4) CHARLES JOHN WATERFIELD 28th OCTOBER 1927 AGED 78 MARTHA WATERFIELD 26th DECEMBER 1930 AGED 78 FLORENCE ALLBRIGHT NORDBYE 7th JUNE 1961 AGED 83 THORVALD SIGVART NORDBYE 5th OCTOBER 1961 AGED 85 HENRY OLAF NORDBYE 4th JULY 1999 AGED 88 546. Headstone (Row5) IN LOVING MEMORY OF HERBERT W. WATERHOUSE WHO DIED 17th MARCH 1929 AGED 36 YEARS ALSO GEORGE F. WATERHOUSE FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 15th AUGUST 1932 AGED 72 YEARS ALSO ALICE FANNY WATERHOUSE WHO DIED 24th MAY 1941 AGED 79 YEARS 547. Granite Pedestals, Fallen Cross (Row 2) West Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE WEST BORN JANUARY 25th 1840 DIED APRIL 29th 1917 MARY WEST BORN JUNE 2nd 1841 DIED OCT. 24th 1928 "Re-united" North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE GEORGINA WEST BORN MARCH 27th 1883 DIED OCTOBER 1st 1930 548. Curbs (Row 4) CATHERINE PILLOW WILSON DIED 11th MAY 1925 AGED 87 YEARS 549. Curbs (Row 5) North Side SIDNEY WISE WHO PASSED AWAY 20th NOV. 1921 AGED 36 YEARS South Side REUNITED WITH HIS LOVING WIFE EDITH WHO DIED 16th MARCH 1953 AGED 67 YEARS 550. Curbs (Row 2) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN STEPHEN WOOD WHO DIED APRIL 26th 1925 AGED 63 YEARS South Side ALSO HIS WIFE SOPHIA AMELIA WHO DIED DECEMBER 12th 1935 AGED 77 YEARS West Side ALSO HELENA ELIZABETH WOOD AT REST 7th OCT. 1957 AGED 67 YEARS Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk | M.I.s of Strood Cemetery, Part 2 Sections L, N + O recorded by David Williams KENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY -- RESEARCH Studying and sharing Kent's past Homepage | Strood Cemetery M.I.s & other information - with Index of names Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction Monumental Inscriptions of Strood Cemetery, Cuxton Rd, Rochester ME2 2NJ - recorded by D. E. Williams 2009 Part 2 - 1914 to 1929 SECTION L 551. Curbs (Row 9) HENRY JAMES ARTHRELL DIED JUNE 12th 1928 AGED 80 YEARS ALSO ELIZABETH CLARKE WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED AUGUST 10th 1922 AGED 74 YEARS 552. Headstone, Large Plot (Row 8) IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDITH GWENDOLINE THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF GEORGE BAKER WHO DIED 13th APRIL 1915 AGED 26 YEARS "Peace, Perfect Peace" ALSO MARY ELIZABETH THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM H. POLLARD WHO DIED 19th MARCH 1922 AGED 60 YEARS "Safe in the "Homeland" " ALSO WILLIAM HENRY POLLARD HUSBAND AND FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 20th JANUARY 1932 AGED 71 YEARS "Reunited" ALSO EDITH WIFE OF THE ABOVE W. H. POLLARD WHO DIED 16th FEBRUARY 1939 AGED 67 YEARS 553. Curbs (Row 7) South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH BEAN DIED NOV. 12th 1925 North Side AND JOHN BEAN HER HUSBAND DIED AUG. 8th 1934 "Rest in Peace" BOARD see COX 554. Curbs (Row 9) North Side SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF CATHERINE ADELAIDE BOAST WHO DIED JULY 2nd 1924 AGED 25 YEARS South Side ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT BOAST WHO DIED MARCH 30th 1927 AGED 57 YEARS East Side ALSO ANNIE MARY BOAST AT REST 27th MARCH 1957 AGED 82 YEARS 555. Headstone and Curbs (Row 5) IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENRY THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ANNIE BOURNE WHO DIED 14th APRIL 1927 IN HIS 67th YEAR "Gone but not Forgotten" ALSO THE ABOVE ANNIE BOURNE WHO DIED 29th APRIL 1930 AGED 71 YEARS "Safe in the arms of Jesus" North Curb ALSO WINIFRED MAY BOURNE WHO DIED 3rd MAY 1973 AGED 80 YEARS 556. Fallen Headstone and "Shield" Tablet (Row 6) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER JOHN CHARLES BOURNE WHO DIED OCT. 9th 1921 AGED 56 YEARS EMILY FANNY BOURNE WHO DIED DEC. 25th 1921 AGED 63 YEARS "In Death not Divided" Tablet IN SWEETEST MEMORY OF "HAZEL" THE DEARLY LOVED CHILD OF E. & A. PIDDLESDEN DIED SEP. 14th 1925 AGED 6 MONTHS GRAND-CHILD OF J. C. & E. F. BOURNE 557. Curbs (Row 8) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS COLLINGS DIED AUG. 1st 1920 AGED 69 South Side AND OF ROSA ANN COLLINGS HIS WIFE DIED AUG. 19th 1915 AGED 57 558. Headstone, Pedestal and Urn (Row 9) IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM COX DIED 17th MARCH 1924 AGED 73 ALSO HARRY COX KILLED IN ACTION 22nd MARCH 1916 AGED 28 ALSO GEORGE HERBERT COX D.C.M, M.M. KILLED IN ACTION 28th OCT. 1917 AGED 21 "Jesu Mercy" AND ALICE COX DIED 16th 1937 AGED 76 YEARS Pedestal and Urn IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE CONSTANCE BOARD DAUGHTER OF W. & A. COX PASSED AWAY 6th AUGUST 1927 AGED 38 YEARS "At Rest" 559. Curbs (Row 9) South Side ELIZABETH EARL WHO DIED 23rd FEB. 1923 AGED 64 YEARS North Side ALSO GEORGE EARL WHO DIED 28th DEC. 1939 AGED 82 YEARS 560. Pedestals, Fallen Cross (In Front of Chapel) East Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JENNIE EDWARD WIFE OF JOHN EDWARD DIED 14th MARCH 1919 AGED 79 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN EDWARD DIED 18th OCTOBER 1933 AGED 89 YEARS North Side IAN EDWARD HURLEY GRANDSON CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE 19th DEC. 1941 AGED 31 YEARS 561. Headstone (In Front of Chapel) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE THE MUCH LOVED WIFE OF JAMES ELVY J.P. OF STROOD WHO DIED JULY 13th 1915 AGED 56 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE JAMES ELVY J.P. WHO DIED JULY 27th 1935 AGED 79 YEARS ALSO ETHEL DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 18th JULY 1966 AGED 81 YEARS 562. Derelict Curbs (Row 5) North Side MARY EVENDEN DIED JULY 2nd 1918 "Whom the Lord chaseneth most he loveth best" South Side ALSO HEPHIZIBAH EVENDEN DIED 21st DECEMBER 1924 AGED 73 YEARS 563. Curbs (Row 7) SARAH HELEN FINER SECOND DAUGHTER OF THE LATE THOMAS AND SARAH FINER WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 10th 1916 AGED 52 YEARS (one line) 564. Curb (Row 8) North Side HENRY FORD WHO DIED 27th DEC. 1915 AGED 54 YEARS South Side ALSO FANNY FORD WHO DIED 8th JULY 1946 AGED 84 YEARS 565. Curbs (Row 7) North Side GEORGE HEMMING PASSED AWAY 29th SEPT. 1918 AGED 60 South Side MARY JANE HEMMING PASSED AWAY 5th MAY 1942 AGED 79 YEARS "Reunited" 566. Fallen Headstone (Row 10) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY HOLLANDS WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE NOVEMBER 27th 1925 AGED 47 YEARS "Until the Day Break" ALSO THE ABOVE HENRY HOLLANDS WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS AUGUST 24th 1933 AGED 58 YEARS "With Christ" HURLEY see EDWARD 567. Curbs (Row 9) WILLIAM KENT DIED AUGUST 26th 1921 AGED 89 YEARS MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JULY 15th 1922 AGED 89 YEARS 568. Headstone (Row 9) IN LOVING MEMORY OF SOPHIA ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALFRED KIMMINS WHO ENTERED INTO REST OCTOBER 28th 1919 AGED 69 YEARS "Sweet Rest in Heaven" ALSO THE ABOVE ALFRED KIMMINS WHO DIED JAN. 1st 1925 AGED 78 YEARS "In Peace" 569. Headstone (Row 8) "Peace" IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN MATSON WHO FELL ASLEEP 16th JANY. 1926 AGED 84 YEARS ALSO HENRY MATSON HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP 28th DECR. 1926 IN HIS 90th YEAR 570. Curbs (Row 9) HERBERT ALDGATE MERRY (LATE OF HOLBEACH, LINCS.) PASSED AWAY APRIL 27th 1918 571. Low Headstone (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF BERT THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF ANNIE PALMER & ONLY SON OF THE LATE EDWARD & ELEANOR PALMER DIED DECEMBER 2nd 1918 AGED 35 YEARS 572. Curbs (Row 10) RICHARD FOREMAN PETTMAN FELL ASLEEP 23rd DECEMBER 1927 PIDDLESDEN see BOURNE POLLARD see BAKER 573. Curbs, Large Plot (Row 11) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN POUND WHO DIED 25th NOVEMBER 1928 AGED 71 YEARS "Sweet Rest at Last" (one line) West Side ALSO ALBERT POUND HER HUSBAND WHO DIED 25th JAN. 1940 AGED 85 YEARS South Side ALSO FLORENCE ADA THEIR DAUGHTER PASSED TO HIGHER SERVICE 14th DECEMBER 1959 AGED 75 YEARS "Lovingly Remembered" (one line) 574. Headstone, Large Plot (Row 4) IN SACRED MEMORY OF ANNIE HARRIET THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWIN TODD WHO DIED FEBRUARY 13th 1924 AGED 62 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE EDWIN TODD J.P. WHO PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER 1st 1941 AGED 80 YEARS 575. Curbs (Row 9) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF RUTH WIFE OF ARTHUR J. J. TRANAH WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1926 AGED 68 YEARS South Side ALSO OF ARTHUR JOHN J. TRANAH WHO DIED DECEMBER 3rd 1931 AGED 75 YEARS 576. Headstone (In Front of Chapel) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF EMMA BUTCHER WILES WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY 1st APRIL 1925 AGED 91 YEARS "At Rest" ALSO OF THE ABOVE EMMA BUTCHER WILES WHO FELL ASLEEP 2nd JANUARY 1931 IN HER 93rd YEAR 577. Red Granite Coped (Row 9) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ERNEST WILKS WHO DIED 10th NOV. 1920 AGED 40 YEARS AND ADA NAYLOR WILKS REUNITED 24th MARCH 1964 AGED 80 YEARS ALSO JOHN NAYLOR WILKS WHO DIED 3rd OCT. 1957 AGED 38 YEARS SECTION N 578. Curbs (Row 1) South Side IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF BETSEY BAKER WHO PASSED AWAY 3rd DECEMBER 1917 AGED 65 YEARS (one line) North Side ALSO THOMAS BAKER WHO FELL ASLEEP 15th MARCH 1949 AGED 95 YEARS 579. Curbs (Row 17) South Side MY DEAR WIFE EMMA MARY BATTY WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE 27th AUGUST 1920 AGED 79 YEARS North Side ALSO HER HUSBAND THOMAS BATTY WHO PASSED AWAY ON THE 19th FEB. 1941 AGED 98 YEARS "In God's Keeping" (one line) 580. Fallen Headstone (Row 12) "Peace" IN LOVING MEMORY OF LILY BEATRUP DAUGHTER OF THE LATE ELIJAH AND SARAH ANN BENTLEY WHO DIED DEC. 9th 1927 AGED 45 YEARS "For ever with the Lord" 581. Granite Pedestals and Cross (Row 15) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND FRANK THOMAS BURNEY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 2nd JUNE 1918 AGED 29 YEARS "Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord" 582. Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF DANIEL BELOVED HUSBAND OF EDITH MARY CHALKLEN WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 22nd 1925 AGED 59 YEARS ALSO IN MEMORY OF ABRAHAM PARR AND EDITH MARY PARR CONNOLLY see GRAHAM 583. Derelict Curbs (Row 11) South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ERNEST DAVIES DIED JAN. 29th 1914 AGED 39 North Side AND HIS WIFE MARY ELIZA DAVIES DIED OCT. 13th 1952 AGED 79 584. Derelict Curbs (Row 9) South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN DAVIES DIED 23rd JUNE 1915 AGED 70 YEARS North Side ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE JANE DAVIES WHO FELL ASLEEP 14th JAN. 1923 AGED 74 YEARS West Side AND DORIS DAVIES DIED 20th OCTOBER 1951 AGED 49 YEARS 585. Curbs (Row 8) South Side FRANK SCRAFTON ONLY SON OF HENRY G. AND ANN DAVIES WHO PASSED AWAY 4th SEPTEMBER 1924 AGED 26 YEARS (one line) North Side ALSO ANN DAVIES WHO PASSED AWAY 2nd OCTOBER 1939 AGED 70 YEARS ALSO OF HENRY G. DAVIES WHO PASSED AWAY 5th MARCH 1941 AGED 75 YEARS 586. Curbs (Row 16) South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY RICHARD DOVE WHO DIED 10th FEBRUARY 1919 AGED 55 YEARS North Side ALSO OF ELIZABETH DOVE HIS WIFE WHO DIED 15th OCTOBER 1937 AGED 71 YEARS 587. Fallen Headstone (Row 18) "Peace" IN LOVING MEMORY OF DORIS EMILY EDMONDSON WHO DIED 8th JUNE 1924 AGED 24 YEARS ALSO HARRY EDMONDSON HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED 8th FEB. 1927 AGED 29 YEARS "At Rest" 588. Granite Pedestals, Fallen Cross (Row 1) ALBIN FEHRENBACH BORN 18th JUNE 1865 DIED 24th SEPT. 1927 "Requiscat in Pace" MARIE ELIZABETH FEHRENBACH BORN 30th MARCH 1872 DIED 8th JUNE 1930 589. Pedestals and Cross (Row 1) East Side MERCIFUL JESUS GIVE REST TO THE SOULS OF WILLIAM WEBSTER GRAHAM WHO DIED JANUARY 24th 1925 AGED 74 YEARS "Rest in Peace" ROSE CONNOLLY GRAHAM WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED JANUARY 7th 1930 AGED 76 YEARS South Side ALSO OF HIS NIECE MARTHA MARY JANE CONNOLLY WHO DIED FEB. 26th 1925 AGED 44 YEARS ALSO BERNARD ANTHONY ALOYSIUS GRAHAM WHO DIED 29th DEC. 1945 AGED 53 YEARS North Side ALSO OF THEIR DAUGHTER ROSE CONNOLLY MARY GRAHAM WHO DIED OCT. 25th 1941 AGED 56 YEARS 590. Headstone, Very Eroded (Row 17) IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM GEORGE GRANT WHO PASSED AWAY 4th JULY? 1929 AGED 49? YEARS 591. Fallen Headstone (Row 6) IN MEMORY OF ALFRED THOMAS HILL WHO DIED 25th MAY 1922 AGED 72 YEARS "Pleasant are My Courts Above" ALSO MARY ANN HILL WHO DIED 5th MAY 1924 AGED 71 YEARS "At Eventide there shall be Light" 592. Derelict Curbs (Row 11) South Side MY DEAR WIFE ESTHER KEMBER WHO DIED 29th NOV. 1926 AGED 72 YEARS North Side HENRY STEPHEN KEMBER DIED 6th NOVEMBER 1932 AGED 77 YEARS East Side ALSO THEIR SON FRANK DIED 28th FEB. 1966 AGED 84 YEARS 593. Curbs (Row 1) North Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND ALBERT LAWRENCE WHO DIED MARCH 27th 1916 AGED 51 YEARS (one line) South Side ALSO EMMA SUSANNAH WIFE AND MOTHER WHO DIED OCTOBER 21st 1943 AGED 73 YEARS West Side ALSO LEONARD OUR SON WHO DIED JAN. 27th 1916 AGED 19 YEARS East Side ALSO RAYMOND VINCENT OUR SON WHO DIED MARCH 13th 1942 AGED 38 YEARS 594. Headstone (Row 15) IN LOVING MEMORY OF REBECCA ALICE THE BELOVED WIFE OF W. T. LOVE WHO DIED JUNE 13th 1927 AGED 64 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM S. T. LOVE SON OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 10th 1927 AGED 42 YEARS ALSO WILLIAM THOMAS BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARIE-LOUISE LOVE WHO DIED APRIL 30th 1940 AGED 79 YEARS ALSO MARIE LOUISE LOVE WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JUNE 21st 1950 AGED 65 YEARS 595. Fallen Headstone and Curbs (Row 4) IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANK THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF PENELOPE MOSS WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY 31st DECEMBER 1922 AGED 77 YEARS ALSO THE ABOVE PENELOPE MOSS WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY 22nd MARCH 1929 AGED 83 YEARS "At Rest" South Curb ALSO WILLIAM JAMES MOSS WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY 15th MAY 1936 AGED 59 YEARS 596. C.W.G.C. Headstone, Small Headstone and Curbs (Row 8) T/14520 STAFF SERJT. MAJOR E. R. NEWSTEAD ARMY SERVICE CORPS. 17th NOVEMBER 1918 IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND ERNEST RUEBEN NEWSTEAD 1/CL S.S. MAJOR RASC WHO DIED 17th NOVEMBER 1918 AGED 38 YEARS South Curb ALSO SELINA ELIZABETH NEWSTEAD WHO DIED 21st OCTOBER 1950 AGED 69 YEARS 597. Curbs (Row 17) IN LOVING MEMORY OF GERTRUDE OWENS WHO DIED 24th FEB. 1929 AGED 24 YEARS 598. Small Fallen Headstone (Row 18) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MILLICENT PANNELL WHO PASSED AWAY 2nd OCT. 1921 AGED 18 YEARS "Till He Come" PARR see CHALKLEN 599. Derelict Curbs (Row 16) IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE GRACE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM J. READ WHO DIED 19th MAY 1921 AGED 47 YEARS (one line) ALSO HIS WIFE FLORENCE ANNIE READ WHO DIED 22nd FEB. 1940 AGED 56 YEARS 600. Headstone (Row 9) IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRIETTA THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF FREDERICK W. SILLETT WHO PASSED AWAY 14th JULY 1925 IN HER 57th YEAR "Peace, Perfect Peace" 601. Tablet (Row 16) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN EDWARD STOCKWELL WHO DIED 13th NOVEMBER 1923 AGED 26 YEARS AND CONSTANCE ALICE STOCKWELL WHO DIED 11th AUGUST 1957 AGED 56 YEARS 602. Curbs (Row 7) South Side DORA MARIAN BELOVED DAUGHTER OF SYDNEY TANNER KILLED IN BECKENHAM LANE OCTOBER 18th 1924 AGED 18 YEARS 8 MNTHS. (one line) North Side ALSO OF SYDNEY STANDHAFT TANNER WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 3rd 1948 AGED 68 YEARS 603. Headstone (Row 3) IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY WILLIAM TOMPSETT WHO DIED OCT. 1st 1927 AGED 27 YEARS "A sudden change, at God's command he fell, He had no time chance to bid his friends farewell, Affliction came without warning given. And bid him haste to meet his God in Heaven" 604. "Book" Tablet (Row 13) IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM THOMAS TRANAH WHO DIED 3rd DECEMBER 1915 AGED 66 YEARS "At Rest" | ALSO OF ELIZA TRANAH WIFE OF WILLIAM THOMAS TRANAH WHO DIED 25th APRIL 1924 AGED 74 YEARS "We Meet Again" | 605. Curbs (Row 12) South Side SAMUEL EDWARD WHITE DIED JANUARY 5th 1929 AGED 61 North Side ALSO ADA FANNY WHITE HIS WIFE DIED 26th MAY 1961 AGED 79 YEARS "At Rest" SECTION O 606. Loose, Leaning Headstone IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALBERT WILLIAM THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ALICE M. M. ANDERSON WHO DIED 23rd DEC. 1925 AGED 49 YEARS "Resting" ALSO THE ABOVE ALICE M. M. ANDERSON WHO DIED 1st DEC. 1941 AGED 69 YEARS [ ] 607. Curbs South Side IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA SELINA BENNETT WHO DIED 12th FEB. 1944 AGED 66 YEARS North Side ALSO JAMES BENNETT WHO DIED 22nd SEPT. 1926 AGED 58 YEARS Back to Strood Cemetery Introduction For details about the advantages of membership of the Kent Archaeological Society click here Back to Churchyards Listed Back to Library and Visual Records Back to Research Back to Homepage This website is constructed by enthusiastic amateurs. Any errors noticed by other researchers will be gratefully received so that we can amend our pages to give as accurate a record as possible. Please send details to research@kentarchaeology.org.uk |
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